‘Shrek 5’ Official Trailer Released: Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey Return for an All-New Adventure in 2027

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have officially released the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated animated sequel, Shrek 5. Marking the franchise’s grand return after a 17-year hiatus since 2010’s Shrek Forever After, the upcoming film reunites the iconic trio of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey alongside their now-grown-up children. Scheduled to hit theaters on June 30, 2027, the newly unveiled trailer promises a thrilling blend of nostalgic callbacks, a slightly updated animation style, and wild new fairytale misadventures.

Key Highlights of this News:

• A Historic Return: This is the first mainline Shrek installment in 17 years, following a long gap filled only by the Puss in Boots spin-offs.
• Original Cast Reunites: Legendary voice actors Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are all returning to reprise their iconic roles.
• New Star Power: Pop icon Zendaya joins the franchise to voice Shrek and Fiona’s adult daughter, Felicia, alongside rising comedy stars.
• Hilarious Jail Scene: The trailer ends on a high comedic note, showing the entire ogre family and Donkey locked up in a prison cell.

A Stellar Voice Cast and Fresh Faces

The sequel brings back Hollywood veterans Mike Myers (64) as Shrek, Cameron Diaz (54) as Princess Fiona, and Eddie Murphy (65) as the beloved, fast-talking Donkey. Joining the legendary trio is global superstar Zendaya, who will lend her voice to Shrek and Fiona’s daughter, Felicia (though her character does not explicitly speak in the first teaser).

The couple’s twin sons, Fergus and Farkle, are now grown up and will be voiced by Saturday Night Live comedian Marcello Hernández and Superman actor Skyler Gisondo.

What Happens in the Trailer?

The teaser kicks off with a classic storybook recap narrating the original 2001 tale of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey. The nostalgic moment is quickly interrupted by Donkey, who exclaims that it is time for a “makeover”—hilariously explaining the updated, crisp animation style of the characters.

The family sets off on a journey through a new, bustling city in the magical kingdom of Far, Far Away. Along the way, they cross paths with a giant, strict law enforcement officers, and a shady alleyway snowman who serves as a creepy parody of Olaf from Disney’s Frozen, asking, “You wanna date a snowman?”

Fan-favorite supporting characters are also back, including the Gingerbread Man (Gingy), who flaunts two new gumdrop buttons attached to his rear end, proudly proclaiming he is “caked up like a friggin’ bakery.”

Locked Up and Singing Blues

The trailer reaches its comedic climax in a jail cell where Shrek, Fiona, their adult kids, and Donkey find themselves locked up. To pass the time and much to Shrek’s absolute frustration, Donkey begins belt-singing classic tracks like “Baby Come Back” and The Police’s hit song “Roxanne,” prompting a classic angry outburst from the green ogre.

The Creative Visionaries Behind the Sequel

Shrek 5 is being helmed by franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. Vernon previously co-directed the critically acclaimed Shrek 2 and voices the Gingerbread Man, while Dohrn worked as a story artist on the previous sequels and famously voiced Rumpelstiltskin in the fourth movie. Brad Ableson serves as the co-director, while production duties are shared by Gina Shay and Illumination chief Chris Meledandri.