Fans of Shrek can breathe straightforward, because the beloved franchise is again with Shrek 5.
A brand new teaser clip shared by Universal Pictures on Thursday, February 27, confirms that Zendaya is becoming a member of the voice forged for the most recent installment within the blockbuster animated movie franchise. “Far, Far Away’s finest are coming,” the studio wrote in a caption to the video on Instagram.
In August 2017, the Emmy-winning actress, now 28, posted on then-Twitter, “I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood.” After the announcement of her casting, the official Shrek account shared her throwback put up with the caption, “This aged well.”
Learn extra concerning the upcoming film, together with its launch date and the forged.
When Is the Release Date for ‘Shrek 5’?
Shrek 5 is scheduled to hit theaters on December 23, 2026, in response to Universal Pictures’ official web site. This will mark slightly over 25 years for the reason that launch of the unique film on May 18, 2001.
Who’s within the Cast of ‘Shrek 5’?
In addition to Zendaya, Universal Pictures has confirmed that a number of members of the unique forged can be returning for Shrek 5, together with Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona.
John Lithgow, who portrayed Farquaad within the unique Shrek, expressed in October 2024 that he could be very open to reprising his position. However, for many who might not bear in mind, his character met an premature demise within the first movie, notably being eaten by the fire-breathing dragon who guarded Princess Fiona.
“It turns out it’s impossible to recover from being eaten by a dragon,” Lithgow jokingly instructed PEOPLE, earlier than including about Shrek 5, “I know nothing about it and no, I’m not a part of it.”
‘Shrek 5’ Trailer
What Are the Other Movies within the Shrek Franchise?
The first Shrek movie hit theaters in 2001 and went on to win an Oscar for Best Animated Film. Shrek 2 arrived in 2004, adopted by Shrek the Third in 2007 and Shrek Forever After in 2010.
Antonio Banderas‘ character, the sword-wielding orange cat, acquired two spinoffs: Puss in Boots in 2011 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 2022.