Shrek 5 (2026)
“Happily ever after… was just the beginning.”
After more than a decade away, Shrek 5 returns with a roar — and surprisingly, it’s worth the wait. DreamWorks’ beloved ogre is back in a sequel that balances nostalgia with fresh ideas, delivering laugh-out-loud moments, emotional depth, and just the right amount of swampy chaos.
Set years after Shrek Forever After, the film finds Shrek (Mike Myers) struggling with middle-age ogre life — routine, responsibility, and an identity crisis. When a mysterious figure from the past named Morag the Mirror Witch (voiced menacingly by Olivia Colman) begins erasing fairy tale creatures from existence, Shrek is pulled into one last quest to save Far Far Away. But he’s not alone — Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Fiona (Cameron Diaz), and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) are all back, each facing their own hilarious and heartfelt dilemmas.
Directed by Walt Dohrn and Joel Crawford, Shrek 5 blends classic fairytale parody with modern commentary on aging, purpose, and family. The humor is sharper than ever — filled with clever meta jokes and a few outrageous musical numbers — but the film’s real strength lies in its heart. Watching Shrek reconnect with who he used to be, while learning to embrace who he’s become, gives the film surprising emotional weight.
The animation has been upgraded beautifully, with lush environments, expressive characters, and a few epic action sequences (yes, there’s a dragon chase). And of course, the soundtrack slaps — expect everything from ‘80s anthems to TikTok-worthy remixes.
Shrek 5 isn’t just a sequel — it’s a love letter to the franchise’s fans, old and new. It’s funny, warm, and unapologetically weird in all the ways we missed. The swamp’s never looked better. And if the final scene is any hint… Donkey might be next.
