Zendaya Joins ‘Shrek 5’ as Shrek’s Daughter, Fans Are Going Wild!

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Zendaya, who played Meechee, Chani, and Tashi in previous roles, is set to appear as Felicia, or Shrek’s daughter, in the upcoming “Shrek 5” movie. The film is expected to premiere in December 2026, marking a 16-year gap since the original ogre first appeared on the big screen. With its long-awaited release, “Shrek 5” has generated significant anticipation for 2026 and offers a unique opportunity for young actors who grew up with the original Shrek films to now be part of the franchise themselves.

It seems that it’s been confirmed that actress Zendaya has signed on to play a role in the Shrek franchise, specifically as Shrek’s daughter Felicia in Shrek 5. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this character was previously introduced in Shrek the Third, but will now be portrayed as a teenager in the upcoming sequel. Universal Pictures recently shared a video featuring the cast, including original actors Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, along with newcomer Zendaya. The video offers fans their first glimpse of the fully-grown Felicia. You can watch it below.

The upcoming movie “Shrek 5” will be led by experienced directors from DreamWorks Animation, Conrad Vernon (previously worked on “Shrek 2” and “Monsters vs. Aliens”) and Walt Dohrn (“Trolls” series). The script for this film is being crafted by Michael McCullers, who has a history of writing for Mike Myers’ films like “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” and “Austin Powers in Goldmember”. However, it hasn’t been confirmed yet whether Antonio Banderas, famous for his role as Puss in Boots, will rejoin the cast for “Shrek 5”. Despite a recent appearance as Puss in Boots in the highly praised “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”, which hinted at his potential return to the Shrek family, his absence from the current lineup is puzzling.

Who Will Voice Shrek’s Sons?

Zendaya lending her voice to a potentially younger version of Felicia hints that Shrek 5 could be a sequel carrying on the legacy, enabling the filmmakers to infuse the Shrek aesthetic into current Hollywood trends. If Shrek 5 is indeed a legacy sequel, it’s likely that the official trailer will feature a slow piano rendition of Smash Mouth’s “All-Star,” potentially sung by Zendaya, playing alongside images of Shrek’s swamp. The primary question at hand now revolves around who will voice Felicia’s twin brothers, Fergus and Farkle. Will these young ogre boys also be voiced by renowned A-list celebrities such as Timothée Chalamet, Tom Holland, or Austin Butler?

One aspect that may catch the attention of Shrek fans in the upcoming film, Shrek 5, is its animation style. Since Shrek Forever After was released 15 years ago, animation technology has significantly advanced. Unlike the earlier Shrek movies, Shrek 5 will be the first movie in the series not entirely animated at DreamWorks Animation’s studio. Instead, it appears that the design for Shrek 5 is far more refined, with the teaser character models appearing particularly sleek and shiny. This polished look differs from the more cartoonish style used in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The short teaser might be the only glimpse audiences get of Shrek 5 until a full trailer is released, but it’s certainly enough to pique the interest of millennials and Gen-Z fans.

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2025-02-27 20:04