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Shrek 5’s trailer shows Fiona with a slimmer, younger look, triggering social-media backlash over perceived shifts in beauty norms and the erasure of body diversity. Critics say the reaction mirrors real-world pressures on women and questions whether the makeover undermines the film’s stated critique of fairy-tale beauty standards as Shrek ages while Fiona appears to defy age.
The latest Shrek installment’s trailer shows Fiona with a slimmer, younger look, sparking social-media backlash and expert commentary about real-world pressures on women’s bodies and whether the film’s makeover aligns with or undermines its message of self-acceptance; observers note the tension between aging, beauty norms, and the franchise’s return to poking fun at fairy-tale conventions, with some hoping the scene serves as critique rather than endorsement.
Universal Pictures is launching a Donkey-centered Shrek origin story, with Eddie Murphy returning to voice Donkey and Zendaya joining the cast alongside Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz. The prequel, directed by Charlie Bean with Matt Flynn as co-director and produced by Rebecca Huntley, is set for June 30, 2028, effectively turning Shrek 5 into the Donkey-led origin tale within DreamWorks’ fairy-tale universe.
The Shrek 5 teaser reveals a bold new CGI direction that evokes The Super Mario Bros. Movie while reuniting the original voices of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. It introduces Shrek and Fiona’s teen children (voiced by Zendaya, Skyler Gisondo, and Marcello Hernandez) as they embark on a quest to 'Further, Further Away' with Donkey, with hints of jail time along the way; despite the fresh look, the film remains kid-centric, including a Gingy gag, with a release date set for June 30, 2027 (Fourth of July weekend).
DreamWorks’ Shrek 5 teaser confirms a new adventure for Shrek, Donkey, and Shrek’s kids on a whirlwind big-city journey, with Zendaya as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter and Eddie Murphy returning as Donkey; Fergus and Farkle are voiced by Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo. Directed by Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson and produced by Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri, the film is set for June 30, 2027, the franchise’s first sequel since 2010.
Armie Hammer plots a Hollywood comeback with a Uwe Boll-directed project (Citizen Vigilante) after years of scandal and a closed LAPD investigation, while other entertainment notes include Bob Odenkirk reviving Saul Goodman in a constitutional-rights video, Netflix’s Heartstopper Forever trailer serving as the finale, and a Shrek 5 teaser with Zendaya absent and a 2027 release date.
DreamWorks released the first trailer for Shrek 5, reuniting Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona, with Zendaya joining as Felicia—Shrek and Fiona’s daughter. The film is directed by Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn, with Brad Ableson as co-director, and aims for a summer 2027 release.
Universal Pictures released the first trailer for Shrek 5, bringing back Shrek, Fiona and Donkey with their now-grown kids—Felicia, Fergus and Farkle—on a new Far, Far Away adventure. The clip hints at a refreshed animation style, a snowman parody gag, and ends with the family in a jail cell as Donkey croons, ahead of a June 30, 2027 release; voice cast includes Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, with Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez and Skylar Gisondo joining as the kids.
Shrek 5 has been delayed from December 2026 to June 2027 by Universal and DreamWorks Animation, with no specific reason given. The film will feature returning cast members and new additions, and will be released less than a week after Sony’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, marking a significant shift in its release schedule.
An intern at NBC Universal accidentally leaked the potential release date for Shrek 5 in a since-deleted LinkedIn post, listing it among the movies hitting theaters in 2025. Chris Meledandri, the CEO of Illumination and tasked with rebooting the franchise, expressed enthusiasm for bringing back the original cast, including Mike Myers as Shrek and Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Murphy has already expressed his willingness to reprise his role, while discussions are ongoing with the other actors. The success of the Puss in Boots spinoff has raised hopes for the upcoming Shrek installment, and there is a possibility of a Donkey movie in the future.
Talks are underway for the development of Shrek 5, with Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri confirming that Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are in talks to reprise their voice roles as Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey. Although no one has signed on yet, Meledandri expressed enthusiasm for the original cast to return. Diaz, who retired from acting several years ago, is expected to return to the franchise. Murphy has also expressed interest in a Donkey spin-off. The first Shrek film was released in 2001 and won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.