When the M&B team heard the news of a Shrek 5 film, it was like all our Christmases came at once. We don’t know about you, but for us, Shrek is our go to family friendly film we love to put on for our little ones (who are we kidding, we definitely mean us), so the thought of enjoying a brand new instalment of the film series with our tots is SO exciting!
We can’t quite believe the first Shrek film came out over 20 years ago when we were kids ourselves, yet it still manages to bring audiences young and old so much joy. Since then, there have been three further Shrek movies as well as numerous spin offs.
Although we’ve got quite a long time to wait until the film is released, there’s plenty to get you excited and in the mood during the countdown including adorable merch and toys you and your little ones will love!
When is the Shrek 5 release date?
There’s quite a while for us to wait for the new Shrek film, and it’s been announced that the film will be released in cinemas July 1, 2026.
Who is in the cast of Shrek 5?
This is the part we’re perhaps most excited about as it’s been confirmed that Mike Myers will play Shrek, Cameron Diaz will play Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy will return as the iconic Donkey.
It’s not yet been announced if other favourite cast members will be back, including Antonio Banderas in the role of Puss in Boots.
In a post on X, Dreamworks announced, "Not too Far, Far Away... Shrek 5 is coming to theatres on July 1 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz."
Shrek 5 trailer
There’s not currently a trailer for Shrek 5, however, Dreamworks did share a very small teaser on their Instagram when announcing the exciting news.
While we wait for more news, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite shrek toys and merch to get you in the mood for the new movie from adorable baby clothes and accessories to some things the grown ups will love too!
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Shrek Tonie
TonieDefinitely one to add to your tots Tonie collection, this Shrek Tonie tells the brilliant story from the first movie. It includes a Shrek toy character and the story is split into ten chapters of story with a total run time of approximately 90 minutes. Note: Requires Toniebox Audio Player to play audio; sold separately.
| Recommended Age Range: | 6+ |
| Dimensions: | 2.54 x 1.27 x 5.08 cm |
| Weight: | 118g |
Lushwww.lush.com
Lush’s Shrek collection has been a real hit, so if you want to add a little green to your shower routine, we love this Fiona Shower Gel. Available in two sizes, it has notes of green apple, melon and florals. Its also packed with vitamin C, fresh cucumber.
AmazonAlthough the bright green kids crocs have now been discontinued on the Crocs site (we wouldn’t be surprised if these made a return), there are plenty of Shrek themed charms you can add to your child’s crocs including these adorable Shrek ears. We think they’d look great on any colour crocs but particularly green or white.
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Shrek plush
AmazonWe love a classic plush suitable for tots of any age, and we love this little Shrek plush toy. Measuring 10 inches tall and weighing 170g, it’s made from a soft and cuddly fabric, ideal for snuggling up to when watching their favourite shrek film.
DreamworksThis adorable sleepsuit set includes a sleepsuit with feet plus a sweet hat too and is designed look like Shrek's outfit. With popper fastenings for easy changes, your little ogre will look adorable in this and it could even double up as a fun Halloween costume!
| Age range available: | Available in 6-18 months |
Shrek slipperswww.primark.com
We’ve not forgot you mums either, and luckily, Primark have got you covered with their adorable Shrek collection with plenty of accessories, pyjamas and more, all inspired by Shrek. We particularly love these fluffy green slippers with Shrek’s face embroidered on which we thin will look great on you or even make a lovely Shrek gift for a mum friend who deserves them!
DreamworksThese boys pyjamas with Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots on the front are both comfy and cosy for year round wear. Available from age 5 - 11 years, we love the Shrek design on the bottoms too!
| Material: | 100% Cotton; Bottoms: 92% Cotton, 8% Polyester |
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Donkey toy
AmazonSimilar to the Shrek toy, this sweet Donkey plush toy is the perfect cuddly companion for your tot. Loved for its high quality, it’s 35cm tall and goes perfectly with the matching Shrek plush.
Etsywww.etsy.com
Cuteness overload! We can’t deal with this adorable crochet Shrek hat from Etsy. Suitable for babies aged 0-9 months, the hat is available in three different shades of green and the yarn is super soft against babies skin. We also love that this can be washed in a washing machine as long as it’s on a low heat.
AmazonAdd to your plush collection with this Puss in Boots toy. Complete with his hat, belt and of course, the iconic boots, this toy stands at 25cm. We also love that there’s a Gingerbread Man also available to purchase.
DreamworksThese girls pyjamas are available for ages 3 to 11 years and we love the baby blue striped design. This set features the whole squad including Princess Fiona, and we love that the sleeves and trousers are full length, making them ideal for cooler nights.
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Shrek Jigsaw
DreamworksWho doesn’t love a classic jigsaw?! Whether you’re enjoying a rainy day indoors or heading on a staycation and need some games to take, this fun Shrek jigsaw is a tricky 500 pieces so will definitely require some help from the grown ups!
Primarkwww.primark.com
Another gem from Primark is this handy Shrek storage bag. Designed to be used in the home to store away things, we also think it would be great for a weekly food shop or even taking away on holiday when you need a bag that will fit everything in it for the beach. Decorated with the faces of Shrek, Puss in Boots, Princess Fiona, Donkey and the Gingerbread Man, we love the pretty pink and green colours.
SmiffysWhile the girls may not fancy dressing up as Shrek, they may prefer this pretty Princess Fiona costume, complete with Ogre ears on a headband. Available from 4 years to 12 years, you may even want to paint your little one green to get the full ogre effect.
Lorna White is the Products Editor for Mother&Baby. After running the Yours magazine website, specialising in content about caring for kids and grandchildren, Lorna brought her expertise to Mother&Baby in 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics from potty training and nutrition to baby names and early development and has a wide range of experienced medical experts and professionals at her fingertips. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two young sisters, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors with her family.