Shrek 5 has unveiled its new cast in a brand-new teaser trailer, prompting even the Sonic Movie account to offer some design advice. In a humorous TikTok video, the account showcased Sonic's own design evolution, highlighting the transformation from his initially controversial live-action appearance to his much-improved redesign. The video, playfully titled "advice for green ogres," uses Sonic's journey as a cautionary tale.
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IGN's exclusive first look at the 2018 Sonic the Hedgehog movie revealed a design that received mixed reactions, to say the least. Fans voiced concerns about various aspects, including Sonic's teeth, physique, eyes, and fingers. Director Jeff Fowler subsequently redesigned the character, resulting in a much more positive reception.
While the response to Shrek's new look isn't as intensely negative as Sonic's initial design, Sonic's playful advice has amused fans. Comments included expressions of surprise and amusement at the Sonic Movie account's unexpected contribution to the Shrek 5 conversation.
Initially announced in 2016, Shrek 5 remained relatively quiet until 2023, when Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, confirmed its development and hinted at a potential Donkey spin-off. Universal Pictures has since shifted the release date to December 23, 2026, moving Minions 3 to fill the original Shrek 5 slot.