Universal Pictures released the first teaser for “Shrek 5,” officially announcing the cast, including Zendaya.
Shrek 5 Cast Announcement
The teaser, below, sees Shrek and Donkey using the Magic Mirror to scroll through TikTok-like videos. They’re joined by Shrek’s now teenage daughter, Felicia; Fiona; and Pinocchio. The cast officially announced at the end is Zendaya (as Felicia), plus the returning Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Fiona).
Felicia is one of Shrek and Fiona’s three children. Her triplet brothers, Fergus and Farkle, will presumably appear in “Shrek 5,” too. They first appeared in “Shrek the Third.”
Though the film was originally set to release on July 1, 2026, it has been delayed to December 23, 2026. “Minions 3” took over the July release date.
“Shrek 5” is directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, and co-directed by Brad Ableson, from a screenplay by Michael McCullers. It’s produced by Chris Meledandri and Gina Shay. Plot details have yet to be announced.
The film is releasing 25 years after the first “Shrek,” which hit theaters on April 22, 2021. It follows “Shrek Forever After,” the fourth “Shrek” film, which was released in 2010.
“Shrek” spawned several sequels, the “Puss in Boots” spin-offs, the now-closed theme park attraction, and new DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida.
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