Fans will have been waiting for 16 years if the popular green ogre adorns the screen again: Shrek 5 comes, but the official theatrical release should not take place until the end of 2026. It is all the more surprising that it is now gives a first short teaser: Among other things, he comes up with the voice of Zendaya.
Take a look at the first teaser for Shrek 5:
Shrek 5 – Cast Announcement (English) HD
Not only Zendaya: Shrek 5 surprises fans with a new animation style
Exact details on the action of Shrek 5 have not yet been known. So far it has only been revealed that the popular originals Synchronous cast of the film series should also return in Part 5. These include Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz.
As the trailer shows, is Also Zendaya with the game: She lends her voice to the still unnamed daughter of the fan favorites Shrek (original voice: Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Diaz). It obviously has nothing left for their mirror escapades.
But another unveiling concerns the fans. Apparently the makers have in part 5 the appearance of the figures changed. Different fan opinions can be found on social media: While some welcome the new style, others feel it as a betrayal of the original.
The reason the modification has is not known. Basically, the makers may have simply considered it necessary to let the characters age. Or they wanted to lift the beloved animated figures to another level with new technology.
When does Shrek 5 come to the cinema?
Shrek 5 is said to officially December 23, 2026 appear. According to Eddie Murphy, however, the film could come this year.
And apparently he doesn’t stay alone: the star also promised a spin-off to his figure donkey. It has to be shown whether his statements come true.