Shrek 5 has unveiled its all-new cast along with a brand-new teaser trailer, leaving even Movie Sonic puzzled by Shrek's fresh appearance.
In a humorous video shared on TikTok, the Sonic Movie account offered "advice for green ogres," showcasing Movie Sonic's transformation from his controversial initial live-action design to the well-received updated version introduced several months later.
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IGN provided the exclusive first look at the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie back in 2018, and the response was decidedly mixed, with fans critiquing the character's teeth, physique, tiny eyes, and oddly human-like fingers.
In response to the backlash, director Jeff Fowler opted to revise the contentious design of the iconic character, promising a more faithful representation. The redesign was much better received.
Although the reaction to Shrek's new look hasn't been as divisive as Sonic's initial live-action debut, Sonic's playful response has still entertained fans.
"You know it's bad when you see the Sonic Movie account giving Shrek 5 advice," one commenter noted, while another exclaimed, "No way they actually posted this" accompanied by a crying emoji.
The fifth installment of the Shrek franchise was first announced in 2016 but remained dormant for years until Chris Meledandri, CEO of animation studio Illumination, confirmed its active development in 2023. Alongside this, there are plans for a Donkey spin-off. Universal Pictures has pushed back the release of Shrek 5 to December 23, 2026, and slotted the Despicable 3 spin-off, Minions 3, into its former release date.
