‘Donkey’: Eddie Murphy-Led ‘Shrek’ Origin Story Sets Summer 2028 Release
The actor has voiced the character since the original 'Shrek' hit theaters in 2001.
Eddie Murphy‘s beloved Donkey from the Shrek franchise is getting his own adventure, presumably involving waffles.
Universal Pictures announced Thursday that the studio is set to release Donkey theatrically June 30, 2028. Murphy will return for the DreamWorks Animation feature to voice the character that Murphy has played since the original Shrek hit theaters in 2001.
Charlie Bean is directing the movie that counts Matt Flynn as co-director. Rebecca Huntley serves as producer.
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