Followers of Shrek can breathe straightforward, because the beloved franchise is again with Shrek 5.
A brand new teaser clip shared by Common Footage on Thursday, February 27, confirms that Zendaya is becoming a member of the voice forged for the newest installment within the blockbuster animated movie franchise. “Far, Far Away’s most interesting 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 usually in my maturity.” After the announcement of her casting, the official Shrek account shared her throwback publish with the caption, “This aged properly.”
Be taught extra concerning the upcoming film, together with its launch date and the forged.
When Is the Launch Date for ‘Shrek 5’?
Shrek 5 is scheduled to hit theaters on December 23, 2026, in line with Common Footage’ official web site. This may mark just a little over 25 years because the launch of the unique film on Might 18, 2001.
Who’s within the Forged of ‘Shrek 5’?
Along with Zendaya, Common Footage has confirmed that a number of members of the unique forged will probably 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 authentic Shrek, expressed in October 2024 that he could be very open to reprising his position. Nonetheless, for many who could 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 seems it’s unattainable to get better from being eaten by a dragon,” Lithgow jokingly informed PEOPLE, earlier than including about Shrek 5, “I do know nothing about it and no, I’m not part of it.”
‘Shrek 5’ Trailer
What Are the Different Motion pictures within the Shrek Franchise?
The primary Shrek movie hit theaters in 2001 and went on to win an Oscar for Greatest Animated Movie. Shrek 2 arrived in 2004, adopted by Shrek the Third in 2007 and Shrek Endlessly After in 2010.
Antonio Banderas‘ character, the sword-wielding orange cat, acquired two spinoffs: Puss in Boots in 2011 and Puss in Boots: The Final Want in 2022.
