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BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shrek 5: First look and new actors confirmed
Get outta my swamp! The first trailer for the brand new Shrek 5 movie has just been released. The clip was shared by the movie studio Universal Pictures, and shows the green ogre and his family and friends gathered around the magic mirror to look up funny videos of been a while since the first Shrek movie came out in 2001, 24 years ago! - with the fourth and most recent one, Shrek Forever After released in fans will have to wait a little while longer before the new movie is released, as the trailer revealed that Shrek 5 would be out around Christmas-time 2026. Who is in Shrek 5? It has been confirmed that Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), Princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz) and Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) are all returning for the new shown in the trailer are the characters Pinocchio and Magic clip also reveals Fiona and Shrek's teenage daughter, who will be voiced by famous actress Zendaya, who you might recognise from the new Spider-Man name has not been confirmed yet, but she could be Felicia - one of Fiona and Shrek's triplets, who we saw as babies in the fourth means we are yet to meet her brothers Fergus and is also no confirmation yet on whether Antonio Banderas will return as Puss in Boots.
Express Tribune
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Shrek 5' Teaser Embraces Meme Culture, And It's More Meta Than Ever Before
The Shrek franchise has become an unlikely cultural juggernaut over the years, shifting from a quirky animated film into one of the most iconic pop-culture staples of all time. What started in 2001 as a cheeky parody of classic fairy tales quickly turned into a franchise with unexpected staying power. While children still love it, Shrek has particularly resonated with a generation of young adults who grew up with the films, appreciating its sharp wit, social commentary, and subversive humor. From its subversion of classic fairytale tropes to its perfectly chosen pop culture references, the Shrek franchise has aged gracefully, staying relevant through its knack for self-awareness and clever adult humor. Now, after more than a decade since Shrek Forever After hit theaters, the Shrek franchise is returning with Shrek 5—and it's diving headfirst into the very culture it helped shape: memes. The first teaser for Shrek 5 made that clear right away. In the trailer, Shrek and Donkey are seen looking into the Magic Mirror from the original movie, only for the mirror to present Shrek memes in the form of filters, like the classic "duckface" sunglasses filter, a 'buff' Shrek, and a bizarre Shrek dancing in a shiny latex catsuit. These nods to internet humor are a clear reflection of the current digital age, where memes have become a language in their own right. However, while the meme-based humor in the trailer was an amusing nod to Shrek's history of pop culture references, not everyone was thrilled. Many fans were taken aback by the new animation style and character redesigns didn't capture the same charm as the earlier films. This was especially noticeable in the redesign of Shrek's daughter, voiced by Zendaya, which some fans felt lacked the same warmth and familiarity. The new look of the characters didn't sit well with everyone, as it felt like a departure from the aesthetic that made the original films so beloved. The Shrek films have always been famous for their ability to appeal to multiple age groups by balancing mature humor with kid-friendly antics. From satirizing Hollywood in Shrek 2 to constantly poking fun at fairy tale conventions, the films never shy away from commentary. Shrek 5 seems to be leaning into this established trend by blending meme culture with its irreverent humor. The teaser's opening scene, in which Shrek questions, 'Who's making this stuff?' feels like an intentional wink to the vast amount of absurd content on the internet today. While some fans have voiced their disappointment over the animation and design changes, others are intrigued by how Shrek 5 could incorporate memes into the story. Could these internet jokes and viral moments actually play a role in the narrative, or is this just a bit of cheeky marketing to engage a more internet-savvy audience? It remains to be seen whether the memes are simply an aspect of the teaser or will be woven into the plot itself, but one thing's for sure—Shrek 5 is tapping into the digital zeitgeist. Despite the mixed reactions to the redesigns and animation, there's an undeniable excitement brewing for what the movie will bring. As the franchise continues to evolve with the times, fans are eager to see how the series will balance its beloved past with a new, meme-infused future. Will the humor still work for the old fans, or will the internet age leave Shrek behind? Only time will tell, but one thing's for certain: Shrek 5 has certainly captured everyone's attention.
Buzz Feed
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The "Shrek 5" Teaser Trailer Has Sparked Serious Debate Over The Character's New Look
The wait is almost over! Shrek 5 is on the way. On Feb. 27, a Shrek 5 teaser trailer dropped, announcing the new cast for the long-awaited sequel set for release Christmas 2026. Zendaya's voicing Felicia, one of the three triplets. If you remember, her brothers are Fergus and Farkle. It's been 15 years since 2010's Shrek Forever After and almost 25 years since we were first introduced to the adventures of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. There's been several spin-offs and specials, including the sequel to 2011's Puss in Boots, The Last Wish (2022). With that being said, it means everyone is older! Universal As one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time, people have become very attached to the characters and take the swamp dwellers' future seriously. Following the teaser trailer, folks caught some notable differences in the character design since we last saw Shrek on the big screen, and it sparked a huge debate online. This person said, "Something about the animation just doesn't scream Shrek, looks too 'generic 2025 animation' imo." Another person used the discontinued CGI Sonic from the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie to convey their astonishment over the character design. And this person asked if they could "bully dreamworks to change the shrek 5 animation like we did to paramount to change sonic's animation?" @THEHORROGOTH / "What happened to the animation? The animation was fantastic with the previous versions. Hopefully they improve it before release," another person said. @ListeningToAbel / Another person hoped "this scene is just an edit for the teaser and not actually in the film." On the flip side, other people don't think it's a big deal at all. "What? They look the same except older lmfao y'all need to calm down," one person wrote. Other people are suggesting waiting until the full trailer drops before they "judge on the designs" but appreciate the aging up, unlike other animated movies. @OOCCouchGags / Another user made a valid point, writing, "I get why people felt like the redesign was unnecessary, but I feel like it's a little overused and sticking with the same thing a 5th time may be repetitive. Plus it works well with the updated animation. Also he's an ogre, of course it's gonna look a little uncanny." Check out the teaser here.
The Independent
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Shrek fans disturbed by ‘strange' detail in Shrek 5 teaser trailer
Shrek 5 has officially announced a release date in a first-look teaser, but a strange new animation detail has left fans perturbed. On Thursday, Universal Pictures released the first trailer for the next installment in its iconic Shrek franchise, which will see Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy reprise their respective roles as Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona. It will also welcome Zendaya as Felicia, one of Shrek and Fiona's triplets. The couple's three ogre children were first introduced in the third movie, Shrek the Third (2007). In the clip, Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona, and Felicia gather around a magic mirror to ask, 'Who's the fairest of them all?' 'Why Shrek, of course,' the mirror responds, going on to show a series of images of Shrek in a pair of glasses making a duck face, dancing in a skintight body suit, and a doctored image of him with abs. The last picture causes Shrek and Donkey to shriek in fear while Felicia reacts in disgust, saying, 'Ew, dad.' 'Oooh, mama like,' Fiona adds. 'Who's making this stuff?' Shrek asks, to which Pinocchio pops in to say, 'Not me,' causing his nose to grow. It's been 15 years since the last Shrek movie, Shrek Forever After, was released in 2010. And while the news of Shrek's revival has left fans ecstatic, some viewers found the details to make the characters appear older, including Shrek's forehead wrinkles and Donkey's greying fur, disturbing. 'Eyo why does Shrek look so old,' one fan questioned on X. 'What's up with their faces?' a second noted. 'Bro has seen enough,' another quipped of Donkey's tired look. Others took issue with the new art style of the characters, which gave them a more rounded look than in previous iterations of Shrek. 'Did they get botox why are they like that?' one questioned. 'Why did y'all change the animation? it looks cheap,' a second wrote. 'Please change the animation style,' a third begged. 'Don't make us sonic you,' they added, referring to Paramount and SEGA's redesign of its Sonic character for its 2020 movie Sonic the Hedgehog following fan backlash. 'wtf is this art style,' another demanded, with someone arguing: 'I can't even tell if this is actually real this s*** looks strange as hell.' News of the long-awaited sequel first broke last June when Murphy told Collider: 'We started doing [Shrek 5] months ago. I did this, I recorded the first act, and we'll be doing it this year, we'll finish it up. Shrek is coming out.' Shrek 5 is expected to arrive in theaters on Christmas 2026. It will be directed by Walt Dohrn, who has a long history with the franchise. He was a writer and artist on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third and served as head of story on Shrek Forever After. He also voiced Rumpelstiltskin in the latter film.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Zendaya to voice Shrek's daughter in Shrek 5
Zendaya has officially joined the cast of Shrek 5, marking a major addition to the beloved animated franchise. The news was revealed Thursday morning through the series' official social media accounts, reposting her 2017 tweet which said, "I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood", captioning it, 'this aged well'. Zendaya will voice the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz), making her a key character in the highly anticipated sequel. In addition to Zendaya, Eddie Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Donkey. Scheduled for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first new Shrek film in over 16 years, following the release of Shrek Forever After in 2010. While plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to continue the franchise's tradition of humor and heart. The film is directed by Walt Dohrn, known for his work on the Trolls franchise, who also contributed to the second, third, and fourth Shrek films. Dohrn is co-directing alongside Brad Ableson, who worked on Minions: The Rise of Gru. Producing the film are Gina Shay, also from the Trolls series, and Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, the studio behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Shrek has become one of DreamWorks Animation's most successful franchises, beginning with the 2001 film that grossed over $488 million worldwide and won the first-ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Its four films have earned nearly $2.9 billion globally, along with a Broadway musical, theme park attractions, and a spin-off film series focused on Puss in Boots. Zendaya's casting in Shrek 5 follows her recent success in Dune, Euphoria, and her upcoming role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. She is also expected to appear in the next Spider-Man film.
