Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez, and Skyler Gisondo lead the cast. Dreamworks Animation’s Shrek 5 delivers a teaser trailer from the swamp!
Next summer, DreamWorks Animation invites audiences on a thrilling, magical new comedy adventure. It comes from one of the most beloved global animated franchises of all time: Shrek 5.
Comedy legends Mike Myers, Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. Additionally, Emmy winning superstar Zendaya (The Odyssey, Dune franchise) joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter Felicia. Also, Marcello Hernandez (Saturday Night Live, Happy Gilmore 2) and Skyler Gisondo (Superman, Booksmart) join as Felicia’s brothers, Fergus and Farkle.
BEHIND THE SCENES
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 the Academy Award-nominated Shrek 2. He also worked on DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and Monsters vs. Aliens. Additionally, Vernon has 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. He was also Head of Story on the fourth film. Dohrn voiced the character of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After. Furthermore, Dohrn served as co-director on the first Trolls film. He also directed Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together.
The film is produced by returning producer Gina Shay (Trolls franchise), who produced Shrek Forever After, and by Illumination CEO and Academy Award nominee Chris Meledandri (the Super Mario, Despicable Me, and Minions franchises). The film is co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).
THE TEASER
ABOUT THE SHREK FRANCHISE
For the past two decades, audiences have embraced the delightful, irreverent adventures of a misunderstood ogre and his quirky band of fairytale characters, inspired by the book by acclaimed author William Steig. Beginning in 2001 with Shrek, the winner of the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona (along with their friends, family, and tormentors) have grown into an indelible part of pop culture, reminding audiences around the globe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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 be in cinemas summer 2027!
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