Thu Feb 27 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Zendaya Joins Star-Studded Cast of “Shrek 5”
**Los Angeles, CA –** In a major coup for the highly anticipated “Shrek 5,” DreamWorks Animation announced today that Zendaya will join the cast. The acclaimed actress will play the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz), marking her debut in the beloved animated franchise.
The news, first broken by The Hollywood Reporter, was revealed on the film’s official X page. The announcement comes with a teaser offering a first look at Zendaya’s character. Eddie Murphy will also reprise his role as Donkey.
“Shrek 5,” slated for release on December 23, 2026, will be the first installment in the franchise since “Shrek Forever After” in 2010. The film will be directed by Walt Dohrn (Trolls franchise) and Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru), with Gina Shay returning to produce alongside Chris Meledandri (The Super Mario Bros. Movie).
The original “Shrek” film, released in 2001, was a massive success, grossing over $488 million worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The subsequent sequels further solidified the franchise’s global popularity, collectively earning over $2.9 billion.
Zendaya, currently busy with the third season of “Euphoria” and upcoming projects including “Dune: Messiah” and the next Spider-Man film, adds another high-profile role to her already impressive resume. This casting promises to inject fresh energy into the iconic “Shrek” universe, generating significant excitement amongst fans eagerly awaiting the return of the beloved ogre and his friends. Details regarding the plot of “Shrek 5” remain under wraps.
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