Zendaya has joined the animated ‘Shrek’ film series as the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz).  The sequel film is set to open in theaters on Dec. 23, 2026.

Universal Pictures released a teaser for Shrek 5 which revealed Zendaya as the voice of Shrek and Fiona’s daughter; see the cast announcement: HERE.

The Shrek franchise began with the Oscar-winning 2001 feature film that centered on an ogre named Shrek, who falls in love with Fiona, the princess of Far Far Away who has been cursed and trapped in the body of an ogre. In addition to the main Shrek films, the franchise also spawned two Puss in Boots spinoffs, starring Antonio Banderas,

In addition to Myers and Diaz, other returning cast members include Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Cody Cameron as Pinocchio (both whom voiced the characters in the first four Shrek movies).  In addition, Shrek veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct, along with Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson.

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