Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have announced a delay in the release of the animated film 'Shrek 5'. Originally scheduled for July 2026, the release was first pushed to December 23, 2026. The latest update sets the new release date to June 30, 2027. This marks a postponement of over six months from the previously planned December 2026 date. The delay places 'Shrek 5' among other major summer 2027 releases including Pixar's 'Gatto', 'How To Train Your Dragon 2', and 'Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse'. The postponement was confirmed by multiple sources including Variety and was widely reported by entertainment news outlets.