Shrek is back! How main characters changed and why network is furious
When will the new Shrek be released (screenshot)
The new chapter of Shrek, which viewers have been waiting for for years, may be released very soon. But the surprises prepared by the authors of the franchise have already provoked a lot of controversy.
What will be the fifth part of Shrek
Universal Pictures presented a teaser that came as a big surprise to many. In it, you can see Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Pinocchio, and another character.
It turned out that the daughter of the main characters will appear in the new Shrek chapter. However, whether we will see two more children (after all, Fiona and Shrek had triplets) remains a mystery. But it is known that the daughter will be voiced by Zendaya.
And the new Shrek will be released in 2026, on December 26. Therefore, there is not much time left to wait for the premiere, especially considering that the fourth installment was released in 2010.
Shrek 5 teaser - video
The new Shrek will, of course, try to keep up with modern trends. For example, the mirror has become an analog of a gadget where you can scroll through social media.
Why the network is raging
Many people have noticed that Shrek and Fiona have changed a lot. Some people think that the characters have been made too old, while others write that unnecessary modernity has been added to the movie.
By the way, the comments under the teaser were closed. Probably, the studio didn't think it would get a hit.
In addition, users are outraged that Shrek has allegedly lost his "signature charm." His new face has a different color, and his features have become softer.
That's why Twitter has already exploded with memes, most of which are not very tactful.
What we know about the Shrek franchise
The Shrek series of films originates from the animated film of the same name by DreamWorks Animation, released in 2001. Its plot is based on the book "Shrek!" by the American writer William Steig.
The main character is the green ogre Shrek, who enjoys a lonely life in his swamp until his peace is disturbed by fairy-tale characters exiled by the cruel Lord Farquaad.
The animated film became a real breakthrough due to its unconventional approach to fairy tales, satirical humor, and deep characters. It won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature and laid the foundation for one of the most successful animated series in history.
Movies of the Shrek franchise:
- "Shrek" (2001) - the first cartoon about an ogre who rescues Princess Fiona, but unexpectedly falls in love with her
- "Shrek 2 (2004) is a sequel where Shrek and Fiona meet her parents in the kingdom. The iconic Puss in Boots appears here.
- "Shrek 3" (2007) - the main character tries to find an heir to the throne in order not to become king himself.
- "Shrek Forever" (2010) is the last part, where Shrek, due to a midlife crisis, makes a dangerous deal with Rumplestiltskin.
In addition to the main films, the franchise also includes spin-offs: Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish (2022), which tell the story of one of the most popular characters.
