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Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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'Shrek 5' Receives Delayed Release Date
Summary The release ofShrek 5has been pushed back half a year to mid-2027, marking the second time the highly anticipated sequel has been delayed. While this news may be disappointing for fans, the move appears to be a calculated and strategic decision byUniversalandDreamWorksto ensure the film's success in a fiercely competitive box office landscape. The original December 2026 release date was set to place the film in a crowded holiday season, forcing it to compete directly with blockbuster heavyweights such asMarvel'sAvengers: Doomsday and 20th Century Animation'sIce Age 6. Rather than battling for family audiences during a period of intense competition, the new June 30, 2027 slot positionsShrek 5to dominate the lucrative summer movie season, a window that has historically been very successful for animated family films. The new date sees the fifth film open just less than a week after Sony's anticipated animatedSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versefilm. Despite the delay, all other key elements of the project remain on track. The beloved core cast ofMike Myers(Shrek),Eddie Murphy(Donkey) andCameron Diaz(Princess Fiona) are all confirmed to be returning. The film will also introduce a new character voiced by Zendaya, who joins the franchise as Shrek and Fiona's daughter. With production moving forward and a clear path now set, the shift to summer 2027 seems less like a setback and more like a tactical play to make sure the film's return is as massive as the ogre himself.
Hypebeast
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Kevin Feige Confirms 'Fantastic Four' Directly Leads into 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Summary The architectural blueprint ofMarvel Studios' Multiverse Saga continues to unfold with strategic precision. During a presentation atDisney's CineEurope convention, Marvel Studios head honchoKevin Feigeofficially confirmed that the events ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill directly lead into December 2026'sAvengers: Doomsday. This revelation cements the highly anticipated debut of Marvel's First Family as an integral cornerstone of the next Avengers-level threat. The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set for release on July 25, 2025, has already generated immense buzz with its unique premise. The film will reportedly take place on an alternate, retro-futuristic 1960s Earth, introducing audiences to Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The primary antagonist is confirmed to be the planet-devouring cosmic entity, Galactus (voiced by Ralph Ineson), alongside his herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). While director Matt Shakman has indicated Doctor Doom won't be in thisFantastic Fourfilm, theThunderbolts*post-credits scene already teased the team's arrival in the mainMCUtimeline, making this direct narrative connection somewhat anticipated by keen-eyed fans. Feige's confirmation at CineEurope reinforces the interconnected nature of Phase 6 and Doomsday, directed by the returningRusso Brothersand starringRobert Downey the iconic villain Doctor Doom, is currently shooting in London. The direct link suggests that the Fantastic Four's journey – likely involving their displacement from their own reality and their encounter with a cosmic threat – will directly set the stage for the massive multiversal conflict that Doctor Doom instigates in the next Avengers film. This strategic narrative tethering serves to elevate the importance ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, positioning it not just as a standalone origin-adjacent story, but as a critical precursor to the MCU's next grand saga. Fans now have a clearer understanding that the cosmic stakes and character introductions within the Fantastic Four's debut will resonate profoundly in the lead-up toDoomsday.
