Alfonso Obregón calls for Shrek 5 boycott after being dropped from Latin American dubbing

Alfonso Obregón, the long-time voice of Shrek in Latin America, has urged fans to boycott "Shrek 5" after being excluded from the upcoming film's dubbing. The decision has sparked significant reaction on social media, prompting Obregón to rally his followers against DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.

During a fan event, Obregón declared, "If you don't agree with something, let's not just stand by. Let's send them a message. Tag DreamWorks, tag Universal Pictures and tell them: 'We won't go see any movie where they don't respect things. We don't want another job, we want Alfonso Obregón.'" His call was met with enthusiasm, though some users defended the studios' right to choose their voice cast.

Obregón had previously stated his return depended on conditions such as recognizing the original dubbing team, overseeing artistic direction for character consistency, and receiving compensation commensurate with the project's importance. He indicated these demands were not met by the production company.

DreamWorks has yet to provide a public explanation for replacing Obregón. The actor also faced a sexual offense accusation in August 2024, though he was later declared innocent. The studio has not confirmed if this personal matter influenced their casting decision.

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If you don't agree with something, let's not just stand by. Let's send them a message. Tag DreamWorks, tag Universal Pictures and tell them: 'We won't go see any movie where they don't respect things. We don't want another job, we want Alfonso Obregón.'