The initial teaser trailer for *Shrek 5* was released this week, igniting extensive conversations across the internet. As anticipated, online reactions swiftly emerged, featuring a blend of enthusiasm, critique, and an abundance of memes—spanning from character design debates to the typical humorous interpretations.

For those not well-versed in the *Shrek* community, the franchise has been a long-standing wellspring of internet memes, ranging from the ridiculous to the truly strange. Therefore, when this highly awaited sequel unveiled its first preview, the meme creators immediately sprang into action.

Notably, the teaser pays homage to *Shrek*’s meme heritage, particularly alluding to the viral giant dancing Shrek that once dominated TikTok. Another significant announcement was that Zendaya has come on board, voicing Fiona and Shrek’s daughter in the upcoming movie.

Yet, not every response was favorable. Some devoted *Shrek* aficionados were quick to highlight subtle modifications in the animation, especially regarding Shrek and Donkey’s appearances. Although the variations might appear insignificant to some, the internet was quick to voice its views through a flurry of memes and jokes.

Regardless of the negative feedback, *Shrek 5* is still quite distant from its release, with a planned debut in December 2026. Considering the strong reactions, there is ample opportunity for DreamWorks to implement changes—after all, fan input prompted a significant redesign for *Sonic the Hedgehog*. Whether the studio will address the criticisms remains uncertain.