In a delightful surprise, we've been granted an entertaining teaser for "Shrek 5," confirming that Zendaya will venture into the enchanting world of Far Far Away next Christmas. The beloved actress will bring life to Felicia, Shrek and Fiona's grown-up daughter, whom we last saw in the Halloween TV special, "Scared Shrekless." Zendaya joins the returning cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy for this highly anticipated sequel, scheduled to mesmerize audiences in theaters on December 23, 2026. The 30-second teaser, embedded above, offers a sneak peek into the magical adventure awaiting us.
Amidst the casting excitement, the official Shrek X account revisited a playful 2017 post by Zendaya, where she admitted, "I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood." It's refreshing to see that celebrities share our love for timeless classics.
Although the plot of "Shrek 5" remains a mystery, we know that the film is helmed by directors Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, alongside Brad Ableson. Dohrn, who penned the scripts for "Shrek 2" and "Shrek the Third," and served as the head of story for "Shrek Forever After," will also lend his voice to Rumpelstiltskin. Vernon, who directed "Shrek 2," voices the Gingerbread Man in the series.
The fifth installment in the Shrek franchise was officially announced in July 2024, following the conclusion of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," which teased a journey to Far Far Away with Puss and his companions, Kitty Softpaws and Perrito. Initially slated for a July 2026 release, the film has been rescheduled to its current December premiere.
Next year promises to be a thrilling one for Zendaya's fans, as she will also star alongside Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man 4." Mark your calendars, as "Shrek 5" is set to captivate audiences in theaters on December 23, 2026.
