Shrek 5 trailer: A 'caked up' Gingerbread Man takes the spotlight as Donkey and friends find themselves behind bars.
However, numerous fans are dissatisfied with the franchise's new animation style.
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After several delays, Shrek is making a comeback, and he's bringing the family along! DreamWorks has unveiled the first trailer for Shrek 5, and it's as chaotic as you would expect. The film marks the franchise's return after 17 years since Shrek Forever After in 2010, and it will be in theaters on June 30, 2027.
The wild moments in the Shrek 5 trailer
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. The trailer begins with a storybook recap of the original tale, only for Donkey to interrupt and announce it's makeover time.
The group, now accompanied by Shrek and Fiona's three grown-up children, travels to a new city called Further Further Away, which seems much sketchier than Far, Far Away ever was.
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The trailer quickly showcases a Gingerbread Man with gumdrops strapped to his rear, proudly stating he is "caked up like a friggin' bakery," followed by some very enthusiastic twerking.
Additionally, there is a melting, grimy snowman hiding in a back alley asking, "Wanna date a snowman?" taking a jab at Frozen's Olaf.
Where is Zendaya’s character Felicia in the Shrek 5 trailer?
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Zendaya lends her voice to Felicia, the daughter of Shrek and Fiona, and her participation in Shrek 5 has been confirmed. However, she is entirely absent from the trailer. Shrek is seen in a jail cell with Fiona and their two sons, Fergus and Farkle, but Felicia is nowhere to be found. It's unclear if Felicia has been kidnapped or simply made other weekend plans.
Why are fans upset about the Shrek 5 trailer?
Not everyone is pleased with the trailer's appearance. Many fans have criticized the updated animation style, which presents Shrek and Donkey with noticeably more detail and a lifelike quality compared to the earlier films.
it's actually crazy that a film from 15+ years ago has much better lighting and skin textures than a movie set to release in 2027. How did technology regress this much? They should discard the new assets and revert to the classics. #fixourshrek #shrekisnotminions #notmyshrek— Lol Hekek (@LHekek99269) June 16, 2026
Comments on Universal’s Instagram ranged from “we want the old Shrek back” to “do what they did with Sonic,” referencing how Paramount famously redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog after fans protested his initial movie appearance. It remains to be seen whether Universal will be required to take similar action.
If animated trailers are your current interest, Pixar has also recently released the first trailer for Gatto, and Disney unveiled its first look at Hexed, the studio's most exciting original film in years.
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Shrek 5 trailer: A 'caked up' Gingerbread Man takes the spotlight as Donkey and friends find themselves behind bars.
The first trailer for Shrek 5 has just been released, and it's as wild as always, though not everyone is pleased with the franchise's polished new animation approach.