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DreamWorks Drops First Shrek 5 Trailer as LatinAmerican Dub Leaves Out Longtime Voice

The trailer signals a family‑focused reboot with Zendaya joining the cast and has prompted a backlash in Latin America over the absence of veteran dub actor Alfonso Obregón.

Overview

  • DreamWorks and Universal released the first official Shrek 5 trailer on June 16, 2026, and list the U.S. theatrical release for June 30, 2027.
  • The trailer confirms Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning to their original English roles and introduces Zendaya as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s teenage daughter.
  • The SpanishLatin America version of the trailer uses a new, unidentified voice for Shrek instead of Alfonso Obregón, who had publicly set conditions for returning including directing the dub, credit and higher pay.
  • Eugenio Derbez is confirmed to return as the Latin voice of Donkey after securing creative control over the Spanish adaptation, and social media speculation that presenter Faisy supplies the new Shrek voice remains unverified.
  • Fans are split over the trailer’s updated animation and the dubbing change, a debate that highlights how local voice casting and crediting can shape regional reception and may prompt further statements from DreamWorks or changes to credits before release.