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Nintendo and Illumination are "working hard" on Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto saying the idea for the sequel is an "interesting" one

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Zendaya to star as Shrek's daughter in Shrek 5

Zendaya has been cast in 'Shrek 5' and will play the daughter of the titular ogre.

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Shrek 5's release date pushed back to December 2026

'Shrek 5's release date has been pushed back to December 2026 from July 2026.

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Shrek 5: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning for 2026 sequel

Core voice cast are all returning for Shrek 5, which will be released 16 years after Shrek Forever After

The Guardian - AU

‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office

After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming

The Independent UK

‘Beyond marketing, beyond explanation’: how Inside Out and Despicable Me saved the summer

As Pixar’s sequel unexpectedly becomes the fastest-ever $1bn movie, and with Despicable Me 4 poised to top the box office, film-makers reveal the secrets of their successes – and why adults are the new superfans of family films

The Guardian - UK

Shrek fans can stay in the famous swamp on Airbnb this Halloween

‘I’m absolutely delighted to invite you in for a fairytale stay,’ Donkey said in the listing

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Super Mario Movie Studio Boss Clears The Air Over Legend Of Zelda Rumors

Following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, its studio boss addressed recent rumors tied to a Legend of Zelda film.

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Legend of Zelda movie isn't in the works, studio boss confirms

"I don’t know where that came from"

Total Film

Will there be a Super Mario Bros. Movie 2? And what might the plot be?

Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 in the works? We've gathered every bit of info about the Mario Movie sequel that we've heard so far.

WhatToWatch

'Shrek' isn't ogre just yet: DreamWorks eyes a 5th movie with its original stars

The 'Shrek'-naissance is upon us.

Los Angeles Times

Mario's 'dad' Shigeru Miyamoto on 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and watching his creation grow beyond him

LOS ANGELES — For nearly four decades, a plump plumber in red overalls named Mario has been a universal mascot for video games.

Los Angeles Times

Shrek 5 on the way after 13 years with original cast returning, studio executive says

Animation company founder Chris Meledandri said there is 'tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors' to return for a new film

Wales Online

Shrek to return for fifth movie 22 years on with original cast and retired Cameron Diaz

Shrek's original cast including Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy are all in talks to return as for the fifth instalment of the Oscar-winning animated franchise

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The Independent UK

Shrek 5 in the works after 13-year gap with original cast returning, claims studio executive

DreamWorks collaborator Chris Meledandri says there is ‘tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors’ to return

The Independent UK

Chris Pratt ‘totally gets’ backlash over The Super Mario Bros Movie casting: ‘There’s a passionate fan base’

The US actor faced criticism for his casting as the famed Italian plumber

Daily Mirror

John Leguizamo slams all white Super Mario Bros cast and lack of Latinx leads

John Leguizamo isn't impressed with the casting choices for the upcoming animated movie of Super Mario Bros with him highlighting a distinct lack of Latinx leads

Daily Mirror

Chris Pratt's Super Mario voice gets strong backlash over controversial accent

Guardians of the Galaxy star Chriss Pratt, who said the voice would be 'unlike anything you've heard in the Mario world before', replaced the Italian plumber's original voice actor

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The Independent UK

Chris Pratt’s Super Mario voice confounds fans as first trailer for movie adaptation drops

‘Who would have thought that Chris Pratt’s big secret voice in the mario movie would be his normal speaking voice,’ wrote one fan on Twitter

Bangkok Post

How the Minions Became Hollywood's Mightiest Franchise

They are on Walmart shelves, candy wrappers and dog costumes. They are in theme parks in Florida and Southern California. They have appeared on Amazon.com Inc. delivery boxes, chickpea snack bags and Tic-Tac containers.

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Super Mario producer reassures fans about Chris Pratt’s performance

Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri believes 'criticism will evaporate' once everyone hears Pratt's take on the iconic plumber.

The Independent UK

‘Super Mario’ producer promises that Chris Pratt’s Mario won’t offend Italians

‘I think we’re gonna be just fine. Especially because (Pratt) he’s given such a strong performance,’ says producer and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri

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