Is Shrek 5 Doomed To Be The Ogre’s Downfall?

Remember watching Shronkey’s 12D, ordering a meal at Shrek’s Pizza or hunting for treasure with him on the PlayStation [6] [15] [29]? The Shrek 5 cast announcement was released on the Pokémon day of the announcement of Mummy Pig from Peppa Pig expecting a third piglet on Good Morning Britain and the release of the third and final A Minecraft Movie trailer [12] [15] [39] [40] [41] [46]. Quite unfortunately, plenty of fellow fans are not thrilled at the brief teaser of Shrek’s forthcoming comeback [47], but just because there are some disappointing aspects in a cast announcement, does not mean that all hope for a beloved franchise to progress into a pentalogy without jumping the shark (boy and lava girl [16]) is lost [50] [51] [53][54]. The same applies to how baffled Minecraft players were at the teaser trailer for A Minecraft Movie but eventually saw better potential in the other trailers [48] [55] [56] [57] [58]. While Barbie doll collectors acknowledge the Career of the Year for Mattel’s plastic starlet highlighting women in the music industry in association with She Is The Music [2] [3], let us proceed to discuss whether or not Shrek 5 would provide the right way to revive the main film series as the same hope applies to Toy Story 5 [38], even though it is strongly believed that those follow-ups will not be as impactful as Shrek 2, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 [28] [43] [44].

Shrek 5 was originally set to be released at the beginning of July 2026 but was delayed in favour of marketing the third Minions movie on that day instead [8] [33]. Without further ado, let us address the elephant in the room…or in this case, the dragon guarding the castle [27] [28]. [33]

Understandably, there have been some less than easy-going reactions to the new animation style for the beloved cast of anti-Disney takes on many fairy tales [27] [28] [31] [46] [47]. The characters’ movements and body proportions make them more cartoony, compared to the realism and liveliness of the previous four movies [27] [28] [30] [31]. It is disappointing that the official visuals of Shrek 5 in the cast announcement are not as artistically outstanding as the incredible animation in Puss In Boots: The Last Wish [25], which might have been a cost-cutting decision, but the redesigns within a new animation style, especially for a new and younger audience are not that bad [46]. They could be worse as they are not as drastic as the art style in the second season of American Dragon: Jake Long and the off-putting style of the main cast of the Scooby-Doo franchise in Be Cool, Scooby-Doo [11]. What matters more is the fifth film must provide some intriguing new character development, especially for Shrek as he vows to count his blessings after the events of Shrek Forever After and for Puss In Boots as the same mistakes regarding his egoistical nature in The Adventures of Puss in Boots must not be made again, especially after we witnessed his incredible character growth in Puss In Boots: The Last Wish [26] [30] [45] [50] [51] [53] [54].
 

Well, at least the cast of the three main characters are reprising their roles; Mike Meyers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Cameron Diaz as Fiona [33] [46]. And at least the characters’ heads are not insanely huge [6]… [46]

I’m sorry, but did the joke really have to be Shrek seeing himself in what you will see on the internet as he scrolls through some uncanny samples as if the Magic Mirror was an iPad [46]? I know that the big guy became meme material sometime after the reception of Shrek Forever After [4] [5], but surely, there can be jokes that can be considered more creatively stimulating in the fifth chapter than the kind of meme culture humour the reboot of The Powerpuff Girls was called out for [59] [60]. Remember Shrek The Third being called out for its reliance on pop culture references, along with how uninspired the interpretation of Worcestershire being a generically portrayed but mean-spirited North American high school is, despite its medieval aesthetic [5] [31]? Jokes and emotional moments involving modern touch screen technology and social media work better in cartoons established in the late 2010s and early 2020s, such as Helluva Boss [18] [19] [20] [21] [22], but aside from considerably better humour in Shrek 5, possibly including some devious innuendo for older members of the audience similar to such samples in the first Shrek film [27] [53] [54], there ought to be some elevating character growth, such as Fiona becoming an activist for ogres’ rights to live happily ever after and Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's daughter for the reason that will be explained in a jiffy [46] [53] [54].

What were they thinking?! What is Pinocchio’s motivation to be involved? At least Fiona seems...pleased. [46]

It looks like Shrek 5 is set over a decade after Shrek Forever After as Felicia is now a teenager [46], much like how Peaches, Manny and Ellie’s daughter had grown into one in Ice Age: Continental Drift [14]. She is voiced by Zendaya, the actress known for her roles as MJ from Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home and Chani from the Dune duology [9] [10] [34] [35] [36]. I understand ageing up a young character to give them some growth, but chances are that the outcome of said growth could become about as clichéd and predictable as some aspects of Tommy Pickles, his younger brother, their older cousin and their friends as preteens in All Grown Up! [26], as well as Peaches’ resentment towards Manny’s overprotectiveness in Ice Age: Continental Drift [14]. On a lighter note, I am curious to see what personality traits the new teenaged Felicia and her two brothers will express, along with their evolved bonds with Puss and Donkey, their uncle figures throughout Shrek 5 [31] [46]. Logically, the same adolescence could apply to the six Dronkeys as Donkey’s new design consists of a certain sign of his ageing and Arthur Pendragon, the current king of Far Far Away in his late twenties or early thirties could give them some advice quite like the advice Loona gave to Octavia in the second episode of the second season of Helluva Boss [21] [32] [33] [50] [51].

While the supporting stars, including Pinocchio, are highly likely to remain their usual selves in honour of comic relief [27] [28] [30] [31] [46], a teenaged Felicia is likely to have a similar personality to the teenaged incarnation of Peaches from the Ice Age franchise for the sake of likeability [14]. At least that is what I speculate. [46]

The answer to the question regarding Shrek 5’s potential so far cannot be confirmed yet [46] [47]. At least the potential of A Minecraft Movie improved with more action and slightly more appealing visuals and effects in the second and third trailers [48] [57] [58], but as previously mentioned, there is still hope that the ogre’s return to the big screen will be better than we expect, especially with top-notch writing [50] [51] [53] [54]. But alas, the prime motivation for establishing a revival would be nostalgia baiting that would be the main reason for another box-office success [5], yet there still needs to be much more than a rehash of the past. Shrek 5 is set to be released next Christmas after the opening of a new Universal Studios Resort known as “Universal Kids Resort” in Texas and the theatrical release of Toy Story 5 in 2026 [33] [42] [46]. In the meantime, Poké players are hyped for new episodes of Pokémon Concierge on Netflix this September and the return to Kalos in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in late 2025 [38] [39] [40] [41]. And of course, the 20^th anniversary of Stephenie Meyer’s controversial but iconic romantasy tale known as “Twilight” will be celebrated [7] [13]. As for Shrek, we can reflect on how far he has come since the children’s book written by William Steig as many of us can agree that a seemingly unnecessary fifth film would still be better than a misguided reboot [4] [17] [50] [51] [53] [54].

And one more thing, it is cool if you are ultimately excited for Shrek returning to the big screen in late 2026 [46]. Just because you may not have the same critical take as someone else, does not mean that they should gatekeep you for having a positive opinion. Trust me, I know how it feels to be berated for an opinion [49]. I may have distanced myself from creepypastas for a similar reason and another [23] [37], but at least I can still be hopeful for the third season of Helluva Boss being considered another salvation in terms of screenwriting as I expand my own path as a writer [1] [24] [52]. [46]

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Shrek 5 In The Works At DreamWorks. Now What?

My fiancé and I were spellbound by the outcome of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, from the masterful animation that provided action sequences that remind me of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse to the humour that partially proved that animated films are NOT just for kids in this day and age [36] [64] [69]. Shrek 5 was officially announced at the time new trailers for Barbie and Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse were released [1] [22] [40] [63] [70] [73]. I recall discussing how such a concept can excel in the near future of animated movies with you back in January [80] [81]. The idea for a fifth Shrek film may have been scrapped after the release of Shrek Forever After, leading to some fans being like, “Like THAT’S ever gonna happen!” [44] [55] [74], but its re-development that began in 2014 has been a sign of nostalgia being put into proactivity for almost a decade aside from a huge demand for Shrek to become a fighter in the fourth Super Smash Bros. game and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate [44], which never happened [68]. Let us expand on our hopes for a quite ironically elevating outcome of Shrek 5 beyond the time I ate green chocolate from a Shrek 2 advent calendar as a child.

Let us simply refer to a fifth Shrek movie in development as “Shrek 5” yet its release title could be something more creative [55] [80] [81]. Speaking of creativity, I enjoyed tweeting a parody of All Star by Smashmouth within a collaboration for the second time [44] [77], despite how Twitter almost caused me to no longer enjoy Vivienne Medrano’s Hellaverse [4] [12] [23]. [57]

Shrek is the cynical ogre who proved that ogres CAN live happily ever after [44] [45], but that might not always be the case if there could be other signs of prejudice against his race out there in Shrek 5, despite his popularity shown in Shrek The Third and the beginning of Shrek Forever After [46] [47]. As previously mentioned, he could reflect on how his parents raised him, especially during a flashback scene of his childhood [80] [81], along with how his love for Fiona made a big difference in society [46]. What if he were to meet a long-lost younger brother or cousin who could be loosely based on an entirely different interpretation of him from the scrapped version of the first film without disrespecting the legacy of Chris Farley who passed away in 1997 [6] [27] [41] [42]? If so, then the relative could reflect on how toxic his parents were and the widespread prejudice against ogres as well [80] [81]. Some new character progression for the one and only Shrek, such as meeting a long-lost relative and reflecting on how his parents raised him as a reference to the book and the musical could make Shrek 5 a little more necessary than it sounds [21] [22] [57].

Dare to challenge Shrek in a freestyle rap battle [32]? He stood out of his own way to undo the alternate reality caused by a big mistake he made in Shrek Forever Ever [46] [47]. A fifth adventure with him could be another tasty grilled green cheese sandwich that is not just for Saint Patrick’s Day [13]. And yes, as previously hinted, food-related marketing for the first two Shrek films was infamous yet fascinatingly bizarre back in the day [61]. Since yesterday was International Asexuality Day [19], I suppose that Shrek could be greysexual or demisexual [3]. [32]

Rumour has it that Donkey will get his own spin-off movie [55]. If so, then there ought to be some further exploration of his ironic yet ultimately wholesome relationship with Dragon that could be set in between Shrek and Shrek 2, possibly along with how he used to be a human during a flashback scene that could possibly be set during his high school years [26] [31] [44] [45] [47]. Could Pinocchio recall such a time as well [30]? Speaking of Shrek 2, what majestic new form could Dragon have been in after Shrek and Donkey took the Happily Ever After potion [45]? A pink pegasus, according to the creators [8]? And what could have caused their relationship to seem on the rocks aside from maternal sass before they resiled [45]? Alternatively, the spin-off film could take place before he met Shrek, much like how the first spin-off film starring Puss In Boots focused on the times before he met our green hero [35]. It is quite sad that Shrek 4D was closed at Universal Studios Florida a year ago [39], but Donkey’s wittiness and positivity can enlighten a new journey in Shrek 5 and Shrek 4D could still be around at Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios Japan [54]. 

What did Donkey study if he ever attended a community college [26]? How well would a spin-off film centred around him do [55]? I bet some of us miss the animatronic of him at Universal Studios Florida [39]. [53]

Surely, Donkey’s significant other could receive some backstory in either Shrek 5 or a spin-off film centred on him. Could she be referred to as “Elizabeth” at some point [49]? And please ensure the return of Eclair, the Dronkey who has been missing since Shrek The Third [45] [46] [47]! [49]

Anything new for Puss In Boots as he makes the most of his last life, mis amigos [36] [69]? As unlikely as this sounds, perhaps the ending of Shrek 5 could feature him FINALLY marrying Kitty Softpaws to make up for how they BOTH left the altar at some point throughout their relationship in contrast to Shrek marrying Fiona at the end of the first Shrek film [35] [36] [44]. Perrito, his companion from Puss In Boots: The Last Wish could be his best mammal [36]. But before that, he and Donkey ought to make jabs at each other as usual but ultimately remain noble in perhaps a new moment of character progression. I also believe there can be a moment of him speaking Italian as Antonio Banderas is also fluent in Italian [48] [80] [81] [82] [83]. Perhaps there could also be a call-back to The Adventures of Puss In Boots, the animated series that takes place before his first spin-off film [28] [29] [37]. Even when the focus is back on his boss, Puss can still be our favourite fearless hero, especially after releasing that he did not need to wish for eight extra lives in his second spin-off film [36]. Let us hope that none of his previous eight lives was responsible for the murder of Sonic the Hedgehog [62].

Who is the writer of this new article?
Who is the writer of this new article [36]? [69]

One of the franchise’s plot holes is how Fiona’s parents both have British accents, yet she speaks in an American accent [45] [46] [47]. No offence to Cameron Diaz who played her role amazingly throughout the four Shrek films [44] [45] [46] [47]. Aside from a flashback of Fiona being cursed by a witch as a child [80] [81], she can learn some of her kung-fu skills from Queen Lillian and further develop them, along with her hope for a handsome prince to rescue her during her time in the tower [45] [47]. As for her life as an ogre, she could help further eliminate persecution against ogres alongside her husband - Zootopia style [85], which would be consistent with how she led a tribe of ogres in the alternate universe in Shrek Forever After [46]. However, this new ambition must not be overly preachy as there would need to be some room for humour and the overall structure of a new adventure beyond the swamp. As proud as I am of my homegirl Princess Peach striving through an obstacle course in a new sneak peek of The Super Mario Bros. Movie [65], I would be quite infatuated if the caring and rational former princess of Far Far Away were to have a new goal and some new character development in Shrek 5.

An engaging new goal for Fiona in Shrek 5 could be campaigning alongside the other ogres who appeared in the alternate universe in Shrek Forever After to further prove that ogres, including those who used to be humans, can live happily ever after too [46], much like how young autistic adults like me can prove that they deserve to be happily employed whilst receiving support from employers and colleagues. [57]

It may be a bit too late to reboot the Harry Potter franchise [10] [15] [38], but I believe that a certain aspect of a new adaption of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ought to further tackle prejudice against wizards who are related to muggles, such as having a professor call Draco out for calling Hermione a “mudblood” [14] [16]. Quite similarly, Fiona can help deal with prejudice against ogres in Shrek 5, leading to an effective new role for some of the other ogres from Shrek Forever After [46], possibly fleshing them out a little more. [56]

Surely, there ought to be some engaging new antagonists in Shrek 5. How come Prince Charming did not notice and acknowledge the absence of Dragon before finding out Fiona had already been rescued at the beginning of Shrek 2 [45]? If Charming was a better person, he would be a good sport, not vow to seek revenge on Shrek in Shrek The Third and go find another princess to marry and another kingdom to rule [47], right? If only he and Rapunzel ruled their own kingdom without resorting to villainy. Since that never happened, a new antagonist for Shrek 5 could be Prince Charming’s father who may have divorced Fairy Godmother at some point yet had another child with her and possibly had the ambition to rule Far Far Away too [7] [80] [81]. Could a sibling of Prince Charming vow to avenge their mother and brother despite a possible divorce? If Shrek and Fiona’s children were to be aged up a little, perhaps Lancelot can return to confront an older and experienced Arthur Pendragon after graduating from Worcestershire Academy [47]. Aside from the possibilities of villainy in Shrek 5, I still wonder if Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming ever found out about Lord Farquaad’s plans to marry Fiona [44] [45].

Goodness me, Lord Farquaad! You dirty rascal [44]! [26]

The Shrek franchise is jam-packed with witty interpretations of storybook characters [44] [45] [46] [47]. I am sure that Shrek 5 could provide some new explorations for them, no matter how minor they seem. Suzie’s, Gingy’s girlfriend who appeared in Shrek The Halls could make an appearance alongside him [75]. Could Grumpy mention being Lord Farquaad’s father as a reference to the musical adaption [51]? How about letting the Headless Horseman play the flute on stage and the Evil Queen run her own spa during the era of Far Far Away being ruled by Arthur Pendragon who could eventually join Shrek on a new quest [47]? The Big Bad Wolf can provide some positive genderfluid representation for today’s society as he was able to transform into a human woman under a full moon in The Pig Who Cried Werewolf [75]. And let us not forget about THE MUFFIN MAN [44]!!! Lastly, why not establish a new version of the fortune teller who was scrapped during the first movie's long, troubled, and complex production as another reference to the book by William Steig [21] [22] [41]? Just like onions and ogres [44], Shrek 5’s outcome could have layers, including one involving some small progressions for the supporting characters. 

Would Grumpy also recall his relationship with a princess who could not sleep because of a pea before disowning his son as a call-back to the musical [51] [52]? [51]

What? [53]

Far Far Away Idol was an amusing bonus feature for Shrek 2 on DVD that featured a parody of Simon Cowell [50], but I still recommend reducing the number of pop culture references for the sake of providing more effective forms of creativity and referencing aspects of social media may not fit in a crazy world of fairytales very well [80] [81], even though I would be up for more bizarre parodies of television shows and such [26]. Moreover, I remember the information booth at Duloc parodying itself in Scared Shrekless, which resulted in a little role reversal [60]. But aside from a new dose of wittiness, there still needs to be some depth to show that the film will have layers, just like onions and ogres [44]. As previously mentioned, Shrek and Fiona ought to reflect on the insecurities they developed as children and possibly use them as motives to fight prejudice against ogres and ensure that they can find their happy ever afters just like how they did [44] [46]. The plot of Shrek 5 might not be as deep as not knowing what you have to be grateful for until it suddenly disappears in Shrek Forever After [46], but there is still hope for it not being another Shrek The Third to some brogres [11] [58].

There also could be a new location that would be considered more creative than the boarding school Arthur Pendragon was constantly bullied at in Shrek The Third [47], even if it would be a bizarre interpretation of Wonderland as a reference to characters from Alice In Wonderland from Shrek: The Musical [80] [81], but obviously not as gritty and disturbing as Alice: Madness Returns [30]. [59]

In conclusion, the hopes for a fifth Shrek film are held as high as a flock of Dronkeys flying in the sky [46] [47]. As a result of it being successful in about a lustrum, there might as well be a new tidal wave of Shrek products, including some that could be considered less favourable than others, yet two mistakes that were made to promote Shrek Forever After should not be made again [61]. In the meantime, our Poké players ought to watch out for Friede and Captain Pikachu in a blimp above Paldea in Pokémon Horizons later this month [5] [66]. This Summer, I could swing into the full potential of Spider-Man: Across The Universe with my fiancé and relish in the feminine flair and elegant empowerment I sensed during my childhood if I go and see Barbie as a full-grown woman [63] [72] [73]. Shrek 5 and Toy Story 5 could be two examples of getting the best of both worlds when you merge proactivity with nostalgia [70] [71] [80] [81], even though that may not always work out as some things are better off left in the past [2] [24] [76], but it is at least worth a try under certain circumstances. And yes, The Simpsons is STILL running [67].

Anyone up for a mud bath later [74]? The mud can be melted chocolate or chocolate icing! Try not to end up like Augustus Gloop though [9] [84]! [59]

Defend your swamps like castles and have a Happy Western or Eastern Easter, brogres [20] [25]! I know a certain merc from Marvel will with two baskets full of grenades disguised as chocolate eggs [79]! [43]

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