Who are the Cast of Shrek 5?

Shrek 5 is an upcoming American animated film directed by Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon. The film is produced by DreamWorks Animation and is the sequel to Shrek Forever After (2010) and the 5th installment of the Shrek film series. The film will be released in theaters on December 23, 2026, for DreamWorks' 25th anniversary.

Shrek 5 is expected to explore Shrek’s life as a father and his children’s journey in the fairy tale world. The teaser shows that Shrek 5 will include internet culture and memes, keeping up with the franchise’s tradition of parodying current trends. Universal Pictures introduced the new and returning cast members in the film’s cast announcement, released on YouTube on February 27, 2025. Let’s take a look at the cast of Shrek 5.

Mike Myers as Shrek

Mike Myers is reprising his role as Shrek in the film. Shrek is a large, green ogre with a grumpy yet kind personality. Initially, Shrek prefers a quiet life in his swamp, away from people who fear him. However, his life changes when he sets out to rescue Princess Fiona, leading to unexpected friendships and love.

Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, and director, born on May 25, 1963, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. He gained popularity for his work in Saturday Night Live as a cast member from 1989 to 1995. He is best known for his work in Wayne's World (1992–1993), Austin Powers (1997–2002), and Shrek film series (2001–present). He has won 7 MTV Movie & TV Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Cameron Diaz as Fiona

Cameron Diaz is reprising her role as Fiona in the film. Fiona is a princess with a curse that turns her into an ogre at night. After Shrek rescues her, she chooses to stay an ogre, accepting her true self. Fiona is strong, independent, and good at fighting. Over the film series, she becomes Shrek’s wife and a loving mother to their three children.

Cameron Diaz is an American actress, born on August 30, 1972, in San Diego, California. She is one of the most bankable actors and in 2013, she was named as one of the highest paid actresses over 40. She is known for her work in romcoms in the 1990s and 2000s. She has worked in films like Vanilla Sky (2001), Gangs of New York (2002), Charlie's Angels (2000), the Shrek film series (2001-Present), The Holiday (2006), What Happens in Vegas (2008), etc. She announced her retirement from acting in 2018, but she will be reprising her role as Fiona in Shrek 5.

Eddie Murphy as Donkey

Eddie Murphy is reprising his role as Donkey in the film. Donkey is one of the most popular characters in the Shrek film series. He is Shrek’s loyal and talkative best friend, known for his energetic personality and one-liners. He was an outcast who befriended Shrek, even though Shrek didn’t want to at first. He always supports his friends and encourages Shrek to be more open and express his emotions.

Eddie Murphy is an American actor, comedian, and singer, born on April 3, 1961, in New York, United States. He is considered as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is best known for his work in films like Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Coming to America (1988), The Nutty Professor (1996), Shrek film series (2001-Present), Mulan (1998), etc. He has won a Grammy, a Golden Globe Award, and an Emmy Award. He has also received nominations for the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award.

Zendaya as Felicia

Zendaya will be giving her voice to the role of Felicia in the film. Felicia is Shrek and Fiona’s teenage daughter. She is portrayed as a playful, energetic, and mischievous person. Her presence in the films highlights Shrek’s transformation from a grumpy loner to a devoted family man. In 2017, Zendaya shared a tweet and wrote, “I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood." The official Instagram account of Shrek shared Zendaya’s old tweet and wrote, “This aged well."

Zendaya is a popular American actress, born on September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, United States. In 2022, she was featured in Time’s list of 100 most influential people in the world. She is best known for her work in films like the Spider-Man films (2017-Present), Dune film series (2021-2024), and Challengers (2024). She has won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

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