LEGO Shrek Minifigure Series Confirmed for September 2026

LEGO Shrek is not stopping at just a couple of sets. A full LEGO Shrek Collectible Minifigure series is now officially on the way, with a September 2026 release window confirmed through the German second-half 2026 LEGO catalogue.

That means Puss in Boots, who appeared as the first LEGO® Shrek minifigure in 72423 Shrek, Donkey & Puss in Boots, will soon have some company.

And let’s be honest, a LEGO Shrek theme without a proper gang of fairy-tale misfits would feel a bit like Donkey without the talking. Technically possible, but deeply wrong.

Shrek Is Getting the LEGO Minifigure Treatment

The confirmation appears in LEGO’s German 2HY 2026 catalogue, where the current Collectible Minifigures series is shown alongside a teaser for the next one. That teaser points directly to Shrek, confirming earlier rumours that a dedicated minifigure series was on the way.

For now, LEGO has not revealed the full character line-up. That means we do not yet know whether the series will include obvious favourites like Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, Dragon, Pinocchio, Gingy, Big Bad Wolf or any of the other wonderfully unhinged residents of Far Far Away.

But the September release window is now the key detail. Shrek collectors have a date to circle, and LEGO fans have another blind-box hunt to prepare for.

Why This Could Be a Big Deal for LEGO Collectors

Shrek is one of those franchises that hits multiple audiences at once.

Kids know the characters. Adults grew up with the films. Meme culture has kept Shrek weirdly, brilliantly alive for years. And collectors love anything with strong character appeal, especially when it comes in minifigure form.

That gives this series a lot of potential.

A good LEGO Collectible Minifigure series is not just about the figures themselves. It is about demand, completion, character selection and how easy or annoying it is to get the full set. If LEGO delivers the right line-up, the Shrek series could become one of the most popular CMF waves of the year.

The biggest factor will be character choice. A series packed with recognisable favourites could be a hit. A weaker line-up with too many deep cuts could cool demand quickly.

The Investment Angle

LEGO Collectible Minifigure (CMF) sets deliver 14% average annualised growth across 28 numbered series and over 20 themed releases spanning 15 years. This consistency positions CMF competitively against Icons (11% AAG) and Ideas (14% AAG), with historical performance demonstrating reliable appreciation across varied economic conditions.

Themed LEGO Collectible Minifigure series — celebrating specific intellectual properties like Harry Potter, Marvel, and The Simpsons — deliver matching 14% AAG performance. Top performers show exceptional returns: Team GB CMF (8909) achieved 19% AAG; Batman Movie 2 CMF (71020) reached 17% AAG; Marvel Studios CMF (71031) delivered 23% AAG; The Muppets CMF (71033) achieved 25% AAG. These standouts share common characteristics: strong IP recognition, limited four-month production windows, and character rosters encouraging completionist collecting.

The Shrek LEGO Collectible Minifigure series inherits these structural advantages. Shrek's cultural longevity — spanning two decades of films, meme culture, and multi-generational appeal — positions it alongside successful Marvel and Muppets CMF releases in IP strength. If the series includes major characters exclusive to the CMF release (Shrek, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, Dragon), individual figures could command premiums tracking with character-specific demand patterns.

Complete sealed LEGO Collectible Minifigure sets offer optimal investment strategy, eliminating blind-box lottery while maintaining pristine packaging essential for maximum appreciation. Early series appreciation (years 1-2) remains modest as retail supply depletes. Years 3-5 deliver steady increases as sealed availability tightens, with accelerated appreciation emerging years 5-10 as scarcity establishes and nostalgia factors emerge.

The critical variable: character selection. A roster packed with recognisable favourites could deliver 15-25% annualised returns matching top-performing themed CMF series. Weaker line-ups could suppress appreciation toward baseline 14% AAG. Collectors should await official character reveals before heavy investment.

Why Full Sets May Be the Safer Play

Rather than gambling on single figures, sealed complete sets of the full Shrek minifigure series could be the more sensible option for collectors and investors.

Complete CMF sets are convenient. They remove the blind-box lottery and give buyers everything in one go. That can be appealing once the series is no longer widely available, especially for casual collectors who do not want to mess around scanning codes, checking boxes or accidentally ending up with six Donkeys.

Although, to be fair, six Donkeys would probably be very loud but emotionally supportive.

If demand is strong and the series retires quickly, sealed full sets could become desirable later, particularly if LEGO does not revisit all the characters in future boxed sets.

What to Watch Before Buying

The biggest thing to wait for now is the official character reveal.

Before going heavy on this series, collectors should look at:

• Which characters are included
• Whether Shrek and Fiona appear in standard minifigure form
• Whether Donkey is a moulded figure or brick-built
• Which characters are exclusive to the CMF series
• Whether the box codes continue to make figure identification easier
• How much stock appears at launch

The final line-up will decide whether this is a fun novelty wave or a genuinely strong collector series.

Final Thoughts

LEGO Shrek is still a very new theme, but a dedicated minifigure series gives it a serious boost. It suggests LEGO is not treating Shrek as a tiny one-and-done release, at least not yet.

For fans, this could be the chance to build out a proper Far Far Away character collection. For investors, the interesting part will be whether key characters remain exclusive to the CMF series and whether complete sets become harder to find after launch.

September 2026 could be a very good month for LEGO Shrek fans.

And if Lord Farquaad somehow ends up with tiny fixed legs, LEGO may have no choice but to declare the whole thing a masterpiece.