A fifth Shrek movie is officially in the works, set to bring the titular ogre back to the big screen after nearly two decades. While some fans may be concerned that the new sequel won't live up to the previous installments, franchise star Mike Myers is teasing that Shrek 5 may be the best one yet.
Shrek 5 is set to be released on June 30, 2027. Myers is back once again as the voice of Shrek, reprising his role after the first four movies. While on the red carpet for the Focker-In-Law premiere in New York, Myers spoke about the new sequel with Deadline. He said that Shrek 5 is his "favorite" installment, feeling that the filmmakers have "really outdone themselves" with just how good a Shrek movie can be. That's a positive sign for fans ahead of the film's arrival this summer.
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"It's so much fun," Myers said. "The filmmakers are so brilliant. The script is so great. This might be my favorite one, of all of them. They've really outdone themselves. I can't wait for people to see it."
When asked if there still may be more stories to tell in that world after Shrek 5, Myers responded, "Always. You know, the essence of it is somebody who doesn't love ...