It’s been 15 years since the last Shrek movie, but DreamWorks is finally bringing the ogre back in Shrek 5. With a fresh animation style, the question remains: will Shrek’s return capture the magic of the originals, or will it fall flat as just another sequel?  

‘Shrek 5’ Teaser Trailer

On February 27, Universal Pictures dropped a teaser for Shrek 5 on their YouTube channel, giving fans a first look at the long-awaited sequel. The clip features Shrek and Donkey standing before the Magic Mirror, playfully asking, “Who is the fairest of them all?” The Mirror cheekily replies, “Why, Shrek, of course,” before displaying a series of meme-worthy images of the ogre. As they scroll through the pictures, much like flipping through a phone, they come across some hilarious sights: Shrek rocking pink sunglasses in a stylish pose, a video of him as a towering giant dancing in a black latex outfit, and a bizarre image of him with fake abs that leaves both Shrek and Donkey horrified. 

Just then, another ogre, presumably Shrek’s daughter, walks in and gags at the sight, while Fiona, on the other hand, finds the photo rather charming. Confused and slightly disturbed, Shrek wonders aloud who could be creating these images. Right on cue, Pinocchio enters, hesitantly claiming it wasn’t him, only for his nose to grow, giving him away immediately.