DreamWorks Animation has officially announced it Zendaya He joined the cast of Shrek 5assuming the role of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona’s (Cameron Diaz) Daughter.
The news was revealed through page X page of the franchise, giving fans a first glance to the character of Ogre animated of Zendaya in a teaser.
The film will arrive in cinemas on 23 December 2026, scoring the first Shrek rane for over 16 years since then Shrek forever later (2010). While the details of the plot remain under the compresses, the return of Eddie Murphy like the donkey has been confirmed.
Walt Dohrnwho contributed as a writer and artist on Shrek 2 AND Shrek the third Before serving as the head of history Shrek forever laterHe is taking the director’s chair.
Will be united by Co-Director Brad Ableson (Minion: The Rise of Gru). Long Shrek producer Gina Shay has returned, next to the lighting CEO Chris Meledandri (The Super Mario Bros. film).
The cinematographic franchise is based on the illustrated book by William Steig 1990, Shrek It was a great success with the audience from his debut in 2001. The first film introduced the audience to the adorable but grumpy green origin, who embarked on a journey of a redone hero to save Princess Fiona.
The film won the first prize ever for the best animated film and has obtained over 488 million dollars worldwide. His success has paved the way Shrek 2 (2004), where Shrek meets Fiona’s parents, Shrek the third (2007), which follows his search for a real successor e Shrek forever later (2010), exploring a dark alternative reality in which Shrek never existed. Together, the four films collected over $ 2.9 billion globally.
Zendaya is currently shooting the third season of Euphoria and recently signed for Christopher Nolan’S The odyssey. In addition, it is ready to resume its role as chani Dune: Messiah and return to Spider-man Franchising for another episode.
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– Shrek (@shrek) February 27, 2025
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant

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