Shrek 5: First Teaser, June 2027 Release Date, Cast (Zendaya, Mike Myers) and Where to Watch

After more than a decade away, the ogre is back. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures released the first official teaser trailer for Shrek 5, the franchise's first new footage and the spark behind this week's search spike, as reported by Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Goldderby. It is the first main-series installment since Shrek Forever After back in 2010, and the teaser landed more than a year ahead of the movie's scheduled theatrical release on June 30, 2027.

If you have been waiting since the last film to find out whether Shrek, Fiona and Donkey would ever return, this is the news you wanted. Below, we break down everything that is actually in the teaser, the confirmed and reported cast (including a major new addition voiced by Zendaya), who is directing, what we know about the plot, the release date and its history, and where you can stream all four previous Shrek films right now. Where details are not nailed down, we will say so plainly.

What happens in the Shrek 5 teaser?

The teaser is short, but it gives fans a clear sense of tone, and the tone is reassuringly familiar. According to Variety, Deadline and Goldderby, the footage follows Shrek, Fiona, their kids and Donkey as they embark on a "whirlwind big-city adventure" that does not go entirely to plan. By the end of the teaser, the family finds itself stuck in a jail cell, which sets up the kind of fish-out-of-water comedy the series has always done well.

True to form, the franchise has not lost its taste for poking fun at the competition. Per the same outlets, the teaser includes a parody jab at Disney's Frozen, featuring a snowman that bears a strong resemblance to Olaf. It is the sort of cheeky reference that defined the original films, which built much of their identity on sending up fairy-tale and animation conventions.

There is also a returning gag fans will recognize instantly. According to Goldderby, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, the Gingerbread Man, voiced again by Conrad Vernon, gets a featured moment in the teaser with the line about being "caked up like a friggin' bakery." It is a clear signal that the new film is leaning into the irreverent humor that made the series a phenomenon.

When is Shrek 5 coming out?

Shrek 5 is scheduled for theatrical release on June 30, 2027, according to Variety, Deadline and Goldderby. That puts it squarely in the summer-blockbuster window, a smart slot for a family franchise with this much built-in audience.

One thing worth flagging: this date has moved. The film was previously dated for December 23, 2026, and was later shifted to its current summer 2027 berth, as noted by Variety, Deadline and Goldderby. Release-date changes are common in animation, where production timelines can stretch, so it is wise to treat the June 30, 2027 date as the current plan rather than something set in stone. If it shifts again, it would not be unusual for the genre. For now, though, June 30, 2027 is the official target.

Who is in the Shrek 5 cast?

The biggest reassurance for longtime fans is that the core trio is intact. The original voice actors who defined these characters are all returning, and they are joined by a fresh crop of names voicing the next generation of the family.

The returning voices

• Mike Myers as Shrek. Myers returns to voice the ogre, as confirmed by Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. His performance has anchored every main-series film since 2001.
• Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Murphy is back as Shrek's relentlessly talkative sidekick, per Variety and Deadline. Donkey has long been one of the franchise's biggest scene-stealers.
• Cameron Diaz as Fiona. Diaz returns as Princess (now Queen) Fiona, according to Variety and Deadline, completing the central family at the heart of the series.
• Conrad Vernon as the Gingerbread Man. Vernon reprises Gingy, the fast-talking cookie, as reported by Goldderby, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. He has voiced the character throughout the franchise.

The new additions

This is where the headlines have been. The film introduces Shrek and Fiona's children, and the casting around them is a big part of why Shrek 5 is trending.

• Zendaya as Felicia. Zendaya joins the cast voicing Shrek and Fiona's daughter. Variety and Goldderby name the character Felicia, while Deadline confirms that she voices the couple's daughter. So while the casting is well supported, treat the specific character name as reported by Variety and Goldderby rather than a detail every outlet has independently confirmed.
• Marcello Hernandez as Fergus. The Saturday Night Live comedian voices one of Shrek and Fiona's sons, Fergus, according to Variety, Deadline and Goldderby.
• Skyler Gisondo as Farkle. Gisondo voices the other son, Farkle, per Variety, Deadline and Goldderby.

One important caveat on the cast: multiple outlets note that additional stars will be announced at a later date, so the full voice ensemble is not final. If you are hoping for the return of other beloved characters from the series, it is too early to rule anything in or out. As of now, the names above are what has been confirmed or reported.

Who is directing Shrek 5?

Shrek 5 is co-directed by Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson, according to Deadline. There is a small wrinkle here worth being honest about: Goldderby also lists Conrad Vernon, the voice of the Gingerbread Man, as a co-director alongside Dohrn and Ableson, while Deadline names only Dohrn and Ableson. The outlets do not fully agree on the third directing credit, so we are flagging it rather than stating it as settled fact.

On the production side, the film is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures, per Deadline and Variety. The producers include Gina Shay and Chris Meledandri, the Illumination CEO whose company has become a major force in family animation, according to Deadline. Meledandri's involvement signals that this is a high-priority release for the studio rather than a low-key revival.

What do we know about the plot?

Officially, not much beyond the teaser, and that is by design this far ahead of release. Based on the footage described by Variety, Deadline and Goldderby, the setup centers on Shrek, Fiona, their kids and Donkey taking a big-city adventure that lands the family in a jail cell. That is the broad shape of what the teaser shows.

Beyond that, the exact full plot has not been officially detailed, so it is best to treat anything more specific as speculation. You may see some write-ups refer to the teaser's big-city destination as "Further Further Away," a play on the franchise's "Far Far Away" kingdom. That phrasing is being described from the teaser rather than confirmed as the official setting or subtitle, so we would not treat it as locked in yet. The honest summary: a family road-trip-gone-wrong premise, a parody-heavy comic sensibility, and a return to the world fans know, with the finer plot details still under wraps.

Why is Shrek 5 such a big deal?

It comes down to how long fans have waited. Shrek 5 is the franchise's first main-series installment since Shrek Forever After in 2010, as noted by Variety and Deadline. That is a gap of well over a decade for one of the most successful animated franchises ever made. The original Shrek (2001) became a cultural touchstone and helped define a more irreverent, pop-culture-savvy era of animation, and Shrek 2 (2004) was an even bigger commercial hit.

The series did continue in a sense through the Puss in Boots spinoffs, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) was a critical and commercial success that reminded everyone there was still plenty of life in this universe. But a proper Shrek sequel, with Myers, Murphy and Diaz all back in their roles, is a different kind of event. Add a buzzy new voice cast led by Zendaya, and it is easy to see why the teaser drove a search surge the moment it landed on June 16, 2026.

Where to watch the first four Shrek movies

If the teaser has you wanting to revisit (or finally watch) the originals before the new film arrives, all four main-series Shrek movies are streamable in the US right now. According to Peacock and JustWatch, here is where each one lives as of 2026.

• Shrek (2001): Streaming on Peacock (Premium or Premium Plus) in the US. Per JustWatch, it is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.
• Shrek 2 (2004): Streaming on Peacock, per Peacock's own guide. Rent or buy options are available through the usual digital storefronts.
• Shrek the Third (2007): Streaming on Peacock in the US, according to Peacock.
• Shrek Forever After (2010): Streaming on Peacock. Per Peacock, the 2010 film was added to the service in January 2026, which completed the four-film main series on the platform.

The short version: a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription is the simplest way to stream the entire main series in one place in the US. If you would rather own them or do not subscribe to Peacock, JustWatch lists rent and buy availability on Amazon, Apple TV and Fandango at Home for the films. Streaming rights can change over time, so if you are reading this well after publication, it is worth double-checking current availability before you commit to a plan.

Frequently asked questions

When does Shrek 5 come out?

Shrek 5 is scheduled to release in theaters on June 30, 2027, according to Variety, Deadline and Goldderby. The date was previously set for December 23, 2026 before moving to summer 2027, so it is best treated as the current plan rather than a date that has always been fixed.

Is Mike Myers in Shrek 5?

Yes. Mike Myers returns to voice Shrek, as confirmed by Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. Eddie Murphy returns as Donkey and Cameron Diaz returns as Fiona, per Variety and Deadline, so the original core trio is back together.

Who does Zendaya play in Shrek 5?

Zendaya voices Shrek and Fiona's daughter. Variety and Goldderby name the character Felicia, while Deadline confirms she plays the couple's daughter. The casting is well supported across outlets, with the specific name attributed to Variety and Goldderby.

Who is directing Shrek 5?

Deadline reports that Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson are co-directing. Goldderby additionally lists Conrad Vernon (the voice of the Gingerbread Man) as a co-director, so the third directing credit is not fully settled across outlets. The film is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures.

How can I watch the old Shrek movies?

All four main-series films, Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007) and Shrek Forever After (2010), stream on Peacock (Premium or Premium Plus) in the US, according to Peacock. Per JustWatch, several are also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home.

Is Shrek 5 the first Shrek movie since 2010?

Yes, in terms of the main series. Shrek 5 is the franchise's first main-series installment since Shrek Forever After in 2010, per Variety and Deadline. The universe continued through the Puss in Boots spinoffs, including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish in 2022, but Shrek 5 is the first proper Shrek sequel in more than a decade.

What to watch next

• Shrek (2001), the original that started it all and the best place to begin your rewatch before the new film arrives.
• Shrek 2 (2004), widely considered the high point of the series and a great reminder of how sharp the franchise's comedy can be.
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the acclaimed spinoff that proved this universe still had fresh, ambitious storytelling in it.
• Shrek Forever After (2010), the previous main-series finale and the film Shrek 5 is following on from after a long gap.
• Shrek the Third (2007), if you want to fill in the full main series before June 30, 2027.

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