One reason for the new Shrek look is that since the last film, DreamWorks has swtiched to the open-source rendering engine MoonRay, which it first used on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden ...

This redesign isn't that unexpected, as it's been nearly 16 years since the last Shrek movie. CGI animation has improved in that time, with DreamWorks utilizing new technological methods.

DreamWorks announced 'Shrek 5' for July 1, 2026, featuring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. 'Shrek' won an Oscar and grossed $488M, leading to a successful film franchise.