'Shrek 5' Shares First Official Trailer – And Fans Say They 'Can't Stand' the New Animation Style: 'In What World Did They Think This is an Upgrade?'

After nearly two decades of avid fan anticipation, the Shrek franchise is officially set to return with its first official sequel in 17 years with the upcoming release of Shrek 5.

Debuting its first official trailer just yesterday, Shrek 5 is set to follow Mike Myers' titular ogre and his wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) who join their three teenage children (Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez and Skyler Gisondo) on a magical adventure to the kingdom of Further, Further Away.

In addition to providing a quick glimpse into the story of the new sequel, the trailer for Shrek 5 also shows off the return of certain familiar faces, including Eddie Murphy's fan-favorite Donkey and Conrad Vernon's breakout Gingerbread Man.

As exciting as certain details about the movie might be, one key aspect of Shrek 5's new trailer that has been dividing longtime fans of the franchise has to do with its animation style.

Like the more recent Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Shrek 5 introduces a new art style that offers a radical departure from the more simplistic look of the original Shrekmovies.

While most fans appreciated The Last Wish's vibrant animation style, however, many viewers quickly criticized Shrek 5's new look, calling for the producers to "redo" the film with its older animation presentation.

On Instagram, one user responded to the new trailer by writing, "I see they still don't listen to their fans that want the ORIGINAL ART STYLE BACK!!"

Numerous other accounts echoed the above-mentioned fan's sentiments. "It's like describing Shrek to someone who's never seen Shrek, and telling them to draw it...," one user added.

"In what world did they think this is an upgrade? They all have too much movement, it's Uncanny Valley vibes but for animation," another fan said.

"Nope, redo it," wrote a third. "Keep the same design like Toy Story did."

Right now, Shrek 5 is currently slated for release on June 30, 2027.

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This story was originally published June 17, 2026 at 8:29 AM.