It wasnt that long ago DreamWorks revealed the Shrek franchise was making a comeback with a new movie. For those excited to kick back with him, Fiona, and Donkey, youll have to wait a bit longer. On Friday, Universal announced it had pushed Shrek 5 back from its original July 1, 2026 slot to December 23 that same year. Minions 3 nowhas Shreksoriginal spot; Illuminations threequel was announced last year with an intended release of June 30, 2027. And whereMinionsonce was, a currently untitled movie fromIllumination has now planted a flag on that June 2027 date after previously being locked in for that March. The studio didnt say why it pushed the movies forward (or back), but it ends up working in ShrekandMinions favor. The Despicable Mefranchise tends to do pretty well during the Independence Day season, and kids movies have been shown to have pretty strong holiday legs. BothShrek 5andMinions 3are being headed up by longtime veterans from their respective franchises.Shrek 2co-director Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, artist-story head on Shrek 4, are helming the new film, which brings back the series voice trio of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy. Puss in Boots 2sending Antonio Banderas swashbuckling feline may also come back, but its currently unclear how or if hell be featured in this film. Meanwhile, Minions 3will be directed by Peter Coffin, who directed the first three Despicable Me films (and voices the chittering yellow beasts), and written by Brian Lynch, who penned the original 2015 spinoff movie.So, to recap: Minions 3on July 1, 2026, Shrek 5on December 23, 2026, and an unknown Illumination movie on June 30, 2027. And just beforeMinions is thenext Super Mario on April 3, 2026.[]via Deadline] Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.