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Cameron Diaz Returning to 'Shrek' Franchise After 12 Years for 5th Film


Cameron Diaz is returning to the 'Shrek' franchise after 12 years for the fifth film with Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers

“Not too Far, Far Away… @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz,” Dreamworks wrote in their announcement via X. Cover ImagesIn 2020, the Mask star opened up about her decision to retire from acting while speaking with Gwyneth Paltrow on an episode of the “In Goop Health: The Sessions” video series. Diaz, who married Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden in 2015, went on to explain that she wanted to take control of how her life looked outside of the entertainment industry after realizing she wasn’t happy.

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