Dreamworks Animation has released the first look teaser trailer for Shrek 5, the latest in their beloved franchise which spans 25 years. This new one is set for screens in July 2027 and the new promo offers up some initial storylines.
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Zendaya (The Odyssey, Dune franchise) joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter Felicia, along with Marcello Hernandez (Saturday Night Live, Happy Gilmore 2) and Skyler Gisondo (Superman, Booksmart) as Felicia’s brothers, Fergus and Farkle. It has been 17 years since the last outing, Shrek Forever After, and it looks like this new on is revolving around the wider family as Shrek and Fiona navigate parenting. Shrek Forever After was thought to have been the last movie in the series, and grossed $753 million worldwide, a respectable figure, but was off the franchise-leading Shrek 2 with $934 million.
Shrek 5 is directed by acclaimed filmmakers and Shrek franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. Vernon was a member of the directing team on Shrek 2 as well as on DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and Monsters vs. Aliens. Vernon has also provided the voice of Shrek fan-favorite Gingerbread Man, aka “Gingy,” across all titles in the Shrek Universe. Dohrn worked on the second and third Shrek films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film. Dohrn also voiced the character of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After. Dohrn served as co-director on the first Trolls film in 2016,and directed Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together. The film is co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).
The four Shrek films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, spawning a global live-touring show, an award-winning Broadway musical that earned eight Tony nominations and 12 Drama Desk nominations, plus an immersive, top-tourist destination in London and popular events and attractions across Universal Destinations & Experiences’ theme parks.
Shrek 5 will open on 30th June 2027. Here’s the teaser.
