📢 Petition: Release Shrek 5 in Summer 2026, Not Christmas 2026!

To: DreamWorks Animation

We, the loyal fans of Shrek, urge DreamWorks Animation to release Shrek 5 in Summer 2026 instead of Christmas 2026. The Shrek franchise has been a beloved part of our lives for over two decades, and we believe a summer release is the best choice for the film’s success and the fans' enjoyment.

Why Summer 2026 is the Perfect Time for Shrek 5
🌞 Shrek IS a summer blockbuster – Every main Shrek movie (except Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) has been a May release, proving that summer is the ogre’s natural habitat!

🎟️ More people can see it – Summer vacations mean families, kids, and longtime fans have more free time to flock to theaters without school and holiday stress.

⚔️ Less competition – A Christmas release puts Shrek 5 up against other holiday films and major December blockbusters. A summer release lets it dominate the box office!

😂 The world needs summer laughs – Shrek movies are hilarious, and a summer release allows everyone to kick back, relax, and enjoy big-screen comedy at its best.

🎂 The timing is perfect – Shrek (2001) debuted 25 years ago in Summer of 2026—what better way to celebrate the anniversary than by bringing the beloved ogre back where he belongs?

🚨 We CAN’T Wait Until Christmas 2026! 🚨
Shrek fans have been waiting far too long for his return. A Christmas 2026 release means waiting nearly two extra years—that’s an eternity in ogre time! We don’t want to wait through all of 2026 just to see our favorite swamp-loving hero back on the big screen. The time is NOW—Shrek deserves a summer release!

Illumination’s Minions 3 is currently slated for summer 2026, but let’s be real—the Minions had their time. While they’re goofy fun, they lack the emotional depth, cultural impact, and lasting appeal that Shrek has. And this decision could end up costly for Universal Pictures.

Minions movies are quick, one-note laughs, whereas Shrek delivers iconic humor, heart, and storytelling that people of all ages love. DreamWorks, don’t let a Minion-led summer overshadow the return of the greatest animated franchise of all time!

DreamWorks, we ask you to do what’s best for Shrek, the fans, and the box office: Make Summer 2026 the official release date for Shrek 5!

Sign this petition if you want to return to Far Far Away in Summer 2026! #SHREK4JUNE