Shrek Returns After 17 Years: First Teaser Trailer Released

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey are set to embark on a new adventure in the first teaser trailer for "Shrek 5," with the animated film slated for release next year.

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Please, somebody tell the person responsible for this monstrosity the saying: 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' They had four incredibly successful films with animation everyone loved, so why the hell did they even need to change it? Nobody asked for this.

The original voice cast is returning, with Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona. They will be joined by Zendaya, comedian Marselo Ernandez, and Skyler Gisondo, who will voice Shrek and Fiona's grown children: Felicia, Fergus, and Farkle.

The teaser begins with a storybook scene depicting Shrek and Donkey traveling to Far Far Away. Donkey's interjection about needing a "makeover" hints at a potential shift in animation style. The trailer shows the family, along with Donkey, navigating Far Far Away, encountering a giant, police, and a menacing snowman that appears to be a parody of Olaf from "Frozen." The Gingerbread Man also makes an appearance, and the trailer concludes with the group in a jail cell, with Donkey singing "Baby Come Back" and "Roxanne" to Shrek's dismay.

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This must be AI-generated.

"Shrek 5" is the first installment in the main series in 17 years, following "Shrek Forever After" in 2010. Two successful spin-offs, "Puss in Boots" (2011) and its 2022 sequel "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," have been released in the interim.

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Something is wrong with the animation, but I don't know exactly what the problem is. I know textures and everything else have advanced, but I don't know, something doesn't feel right.

The teaser trailer quickly garnered significant attention, exceeding half a million views on YouTube within four hours. However, fan reactions are divided. While some are thrilled about the franchise's return, others have expressed dissatisfaction with the updated animation. Criticisms include concerns that the animation has been unnecessarily changed from the beloved style of the previous films, with some speculating it might be AI-generated. Others find the new design unsettling, though some remain cautiously optimistic, suggesting they could adapt if the script is strong. The film is scheduled to premiere on June 30, 2027.

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It looks darker than I thought it would be. I can get used to the new design if the script is good. I'm skeptical, but we'll see.