Fans of Shrek were shocked and said the franchise was ruined after seeing the beloved characters’ new look in the teaser for “Shrek 5.”
The first preview of “Shrek 5” has left many fans disappointed with the new character designs. Shrek is returning to the big screen after more than 15 years without a new movie.
The sequel is set to hit theaters at the end of 2026 and features Zendaya alongside franchise veterans Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy.
+ Click here to watch the teaser for Shrek 5
The reception was so negative that DreamWorks disabled the comment section on the YouTube video. However, on X, formerly Twitter, many fans didn’t miss the chance to criticize.
“I guess we owe ‘Shrek the Third’ an apology after this,” said one user, referencing the poor reception the third film received at the time.
The new style of “Shrek 5” follows DreamWorks’ updated animation standard, which didn’t sit well with longtime fans of the franchise. Another factor that further frustrated viewers was the fact that Shrek’s family used a magic mirror as if they were using the TikTok app.
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