Here’s a trailer for “Shrek 5.”
UPDATE: What’s with the animation style? The characters no longer feel like the Shrek I remember. The animation looks more cartoony and overly expressive compared to the grounded, weighted movement of the original films. It feels like DreamWorks has embraced contemporary CGI trends, emphasizing exaggerated facial expressions and constant motion.
The ‘Shrek’ franchise really ran its course after the second film. Somehow, they managed to stretch it into four movies, soon to be five, the last instalment 2010’s “Shrek Forever After.” If you remember, the first two films actually competed in official competition at Cannes. That was then; this is now.
Zendaya joins the animated series as the daughter of Shrek (Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). There’s also Eddie Murphy, who returns as the voice of Donkey. It doesn’t appear that Antonio Banderas’ Puss in Boots will be in “Shrek 5,” as he was not part of the official announcement.
The ‘Shrek’ franchise has featured a rotating lineup of directors across its films. The original “Shrek” was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, while “Shrek 2” added Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. “Shrek the Third” was helmed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui, followed by Mike Mitchell directing “Shrek Forever After.” “Shrek 5” is being directed by Walt Dohrn, Conrad Vernon, and Brad Ableson.
DreamWorks and Universal recently shifted the release date for “Shrek 5.” The film was originally announced for July 1, 2026, before being pushed to December 23, 2026. However, the studio later delayed it again to June 30, 2027.
“Shrek 5” will arrive 17 years after the previous film, 2010’s “Shrek Forever After.” Is there still juice left in this franchise? Probably. There’s plenty of nostalgia left to milk.