Shrek’s new animation update is upsetting people: “Just cancel the whole thing at this point”

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Shrek 5 has prompted a strong reaction from fans online, who are thrown by the new design of the characters.The new clip shows the title character, joined by Fiona and Donkey, as they look at various comedy images of Shrek, inspired by online memes, in the magic mirror.Reacting to the images, the group are joined by series regular Pinocchio, and the introduction of Zendaya as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter.Far, Far Away's finest are coming.

pic.twitter.com/7qn8FNIBT6— Shrek (@Shrek) February 27, 2025While the clip’s content drew no complaints, the new design of the beloved characters has caused controversy.

This is the first time Shrek and the rest of the cast have been on film since 2010’s Shrek Forever After, with the art style said to be in line with the change in the recent Puss In Boots sequel.While it’s understandable that technology and art techniques may have changed in 15 years, some fans aren’t happy. “Are you guys seeing this….what did they do to her?” said one user on X (formerly Twitter), with a side-by-side of Fiona before and after the change.are you guys seeing this….what did they do to her pic.twitter.com/XQtn4Xn1nT— tiktok hater (@vancssasbeckett) February 27, 2025One fan recalled a past animation controversy , where fans were unhappy with the initial design of Sonic The Hedgehog and campaigned to the point where the film was delayed and the look of the character changed.They said: “Can we bully dreamworks to change the shrek 5 animation like we did to paramount to change sonic’s animation?”, while another said “Shrek has had a style and look that hasn’t changed since 2001.