WATCH: Mike Myers’ Shrek Impression at AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy

Last month, Eddie Murphy became the 51st recipient of the esteemed AFI Life Achievement Award, joining the likes of Mel Brooks and Steve Martin as one of the few Comedy veterans to attain the prestige. To celebrate his five-decade-long career, which spans movies, stand-up comedy, and television, several industry figures took to the stage to honor his legacy, including Murphy’s Shrek costar, Mike Myers.

But instead of delivering a run-of-the-mill speech honoring his longtime co-star, Myers took to the stage in full Shrek makeup, which has also further heightened excitement for the upcoming installment in the Shrek franchise.

Mike Myers Honors Eddie Murphy in AFI Tribute as Shrek

Taking to X, Netflix unveiled a snippet from Mike Myers’ speech at the AFI tribute, which saw him donning full Shrek make-up. In a deadpan voice, the actor joked that when the AFI asks you to pay tribute to Murphy, the answer is yes, and when they tell you to wear the Shrek make-up, the answer is also yes.

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Beyond this memorable moment, the exchange has only heightened anticipation for Shrek 5, which will reunite Murphy and Myers as Donkey and Shrek for the first time in nearly two decades. And the sequel may not be the last fans hear from the wisecracking sidekick, as last year, Murphy revealed that a Donkey spin-off was in development, adding (via ScreenRant):

We start in September on Donkey, we’re doing a Donkey one, and that’ll be [released] three years from now. But we’re about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September.

While artists typically receive the prestigious AFI Life Achievement Award in the twilight years of their careers, given the trajectory of Eddie Murphy’s career, it’s safe to say that the actor is still far from slowing down.

How to Watch the Star-Studded AFI Tribute Honoring Eddie Murphy?

For the first time, fans can tune into AFI on Netflix, where the celebration of the Beverly Hills Cop star’s career will exclusively premiere on May 31st, 2026.

As mentioned before, the ceremony will see a plethora of artists chiming in to acknowledge Murphy’s impact as a comedy veteran and one of the most commercially successful actors in the business. Speaking of AFI‘s forthcoming arrival on the streamer and the actor’s legacy, AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale stated (via AFI):

AFI is grateful to Ted Sarandos and the talented team at Netflix for the opportunity to share this proud tradition with the world

With the upcoming Shrek 5, Donkey spin-off movie, and others, there’s much to be excited about Murphy’s career in the foreseeable future.

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Stream AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy on May 31, 2026, on Netflix.