Eddie Murphy Has 'Started' Work on “Shrek 5” — and Says Donkey Is Also 'Gonna Have His Own Movie'

Murphy said he thinks the next 'Shrek' movie is "coming out in 2025," and adds, "We're doing a Donkey one next"

Eddie Murphy is headed back to Shrek's swamp — times two!

In an interview with Collider surrounding his new movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the actor revealed that not only is Shrek 5 well underway, but his character Donkey is getting his own spinoff film.

"We started doing Shrek [5] four or five months ago," said Murphy, 61. "I recorded the first act, and we'll be doing it this year, we'll finish it up."

"Another Shrek is coming out, and Donkey's gonna have his own movie," he went on, noting that he is not recording for the two films at the same time.

"I think [Shrek 5 is] coming out in 2025, and we're doing a Donkey one next," Murphy added.

A rep for Universal did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.

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Related: The Voices of 'Shrek': Where Are They Now?

The Shrek franchise, which kicked off in 2001, spans four feature-length standalone films as well as two spinoff movies focused on Antonio Banderas' popular Puss in Boots character. The latest film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, was released in 2022.

Shrek follows the titular swamp-dwelling ogre (Mike Myers) in a fairytale setting as he comes face to face with friends and foes, finds love with the fierce Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and goes on many a journey — most notably, in finding and embracing his true self.

Speaking with Variety back in April 2023, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri said that he and DreamWorks Animation intended to revive the Shrek franchise and develop Shrek 5 with original voice actors Murphy, Myers, 61, and Diaz, 51.

"Every indication that we've gotten is there's tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return," said Meledandri, 65.

Related: Universal Studios Orlando Opening DreamWorks Land Featuring 'Shrek,' 'Trolls' Attractions Next Year

Meanwhile, fans who are eager for more Shrek can visit the newly opened DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, inspired by DreamWorks Animation characters from Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.

At Shrek’s Swamp Meet, guests are able to interact with their favorite ogres like Shrek and Princess Fiona, as well as their beloved pal Donkey.

Younger children can enjoy the Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres play area, which houses four slides, wet play areas, a playground and Shrek’s outhouse.

Elsewhere in the Shrek area, King Harold’s Swamp Symphony enables parkgoers to create their own melodies with musical lily pads, and Swamp Snacks nourishes the family with fare that includes the Frozen Ogre, Far Far A Waffle and Shrekzel.

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