Sonic’s Savage Meme Throws Shade at Shrek 5’s Nightmare Redesign!

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Initially, when news about Shrek 5 broke out, fans were ecstatic at the idea of seeing their favorite green ogre again. However, when the initial teaser for Shrek 5 was unveiled, the enthusiasm swiftly transformed into dismay. The original characters like Shrek, Fiona, Felicia, Donkey, Pinocchio have been given a facelift with advanced animation, but fans are protesting against this new appearance, wondering why DreamWorks felt the necessity to modify designs that were already cherished. Now, Sonic the Hedgehog is adding to the chorus on social media with a post criticizing the freshly redesigned Shrek.

As a devoted film enthusiast, I’ve noticed that Paramount Pictures is no stranger to adjusting character designs due to fan feedback, as they redesigned Sonic the Hedgehog’s appearance after fans vocally opposed the initial “realistic” design, opting instead for a design more faithful to the video game. Now, with Shrek 5 in doubt, Sonic the Hedgehog has cashed in on the opportunity to take a playful jab at the upcoming film.

On their official TikTok page, Sonic the Hedgehog playfully criticized the new designs for Shrek 5 by posting a meme. The caption read: “For any green ogres seeking guidance, here are some tips.” The video starts with clips of the original Sonic character, featuring his small face and human-like teeth, accompanied by intense EDM music. As the music changes, the video transitions to the improved design that was eventually used in the movie, leading to a successful trilogy.

In the upcoming movie titled “Shrek 5”, the original actors such as Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy reprise their roles in the much-loved animated series. Joining this star-studded cast is newcomer Zendaya, who plays Shrek and Fiona’s daughter named Felicia. At present, an official plot summary has not been disclosed, but fans have only caught a brief 15-second glimpse of the film. Although some viewers were unsettled by the character redesigns, there seems to be potential in the teaser trailer, as Shrek’s family gathers around the magic mirror to explore Shrek’s popularity within internet memes.

The ‘Shrek 5’ Backlash Is Intense

As soon as fresh footage of Shrek 5 was unveiled, social media platforms were swamped with fans expressing their disappointment over the significant changes in the film’s design. Although comments under the official trailer on YouTube have been disabled, social media continues to be filled with fans criticizing Shrek 5 more than a year before its planned theater release date on December 18, 2026.

One user expressed their disappointment with the new Shrek 5 animation, stating: “I just watched a sneak peek of Shrek 5 and I think they should scrap the whole project at this point.” Another user suggested a similar approach to what happened with the Sonic the Hedgehog campaign in 2020, saying: “Maybe we can persuade Dreamworks to revise the Shrek 5 animation like we did when we convinced Paramount to change Sonic’s animation.

Indeed, some enthusiasts have taken it upon themselves to rectify what they perceive as flaws in the “Ugly Shrek” design. For instance, a TikTok user utilized graphic design tools to highlight and correct issues with Shrek’s appearance. They restored Shrek’s original texture and imperfections, added definition to Fiona’s lips, and adjusted all characters’ eye positions for better alignment. It’s crucial to mention that the criticism is directed at a brief sneak peek of a movie still 15 months from release. Let’s cross our fingers that DreamWorks draws inspiration from the fan-led Sonic the Hedgehog campaign and makes modifications to the new designs. If not, anticipate the discontent towards the film to escalate as its launch approaches.

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2025-03-03 22:32