Shrek 5's New Look Is So Divisive, Even Movie Sonic Has Commented On It

Shrek 5 has unveiled its all-new cast with a brand-new teaser trailer, and even Movie Sonic's not sure what to make of Shrek's new look.

In a self-deprecating video posted to TikTok, the Sonic Movie account had "advice for green ogres," showing Movie Sonic's glow up from his infamous original live-action design to the revised one shared several months later.

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IGN had the exclusive first look at the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie back in 2018, and feedback was... well, mixed, to say the least, with fans fascinated by the character's teeth, physique, teeny eyes, and strangely human fingers.

Following the backlash, director Jeff Fowler decided to change the controversial design of the iconic character, promising a more authentic look. The redesign was much better received.

While admittedly, the feedback on Shrek's new look isn't quite as polarising as Sonic's first live-action outing, Sonic's cheeky response has amused his fans nonetheless.

"You know it's bad when you see the Sonic Movie account giving Shrek 5 advice," posted one commenter, whilse another said: "No way they actually posted this" with a crying emoji.

The fifth Shrek movie was originally announced in 2016 but went quiet for years until Chris Meledandri, CEO of animation studio Illumination, announced its active development in 2023 alongside hopes for a Donkey spin-off. Universal Pictures delayed Shrek 5's release by a few months to December 23, 2026, while putting Despicable 3 spin-off Minions 3 in its original slot.

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