We all have that one movie we watch way too often, the one where we can recite every line, mimic every character’s voice, and even hum the background music like it’s our personal anthem. For some, it’s The Godfather. For others, it’s Mean Girls. But for Zendaya? It’s Shrek.
Yes, Shrek. The actress, fashion icon, and all-around superstar once confessed on Twitter back in 2017 that she watched Shrek way too often in her adulthood. And honestly, can we blame her? Shrek is a cinematic masterpiece that has blessed us with top-tier humor, unforgettable one-liners, and, of course, the smooth-talking, waffle-loving Donkey.
Whether it’s the layers-of-an-onion metaphor or the inexplicably catchy All Star by Smash Mouth, Shrek has remained a cultural phenomenon. So, Zendaya’s obsession? Completely valid.
In fact, it’s kind of endearing to think of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars cozying up with a bowl of popcorn to watch a green ogre’s chaotic adventures. Little did she know that her love for Shrek would one day come full circle in the best way possible.
Zendaya joins the swamp as her Shrek 5 dreams come true
What started as a casual tweet about rewatching Shrek has now turned into a dream-come-true moment, Zendaya is officially joining the Shrek 5 cast! And not just in any role, she’s been cast as Shrek’s daughter. Yes, the swamp royalty herself.
DreamWorks announced that Shrek 5 will be hitting theaters on December 23, 2026, and fans were already excited to see their favorite ogre back on the big screen. But with Zendaya stepping into the land of Far Far Away, the hype just skyrocketed.
The actress will be lending her voice to Shrek and Fiona’s teenage daughter, who, if we had to guess, will probably have the perfect mix of Fiona’s sass, Shrek’s lovable grumpiness, and maybe even a little bit of Donkey’s chaotic energy because she grew up around him, and that kind of personality rubs off.
The internet, of course, is losing its collective mind over the casting. Fans are already speculating what her character will be like. Will she be a fierce warrior like her mother? Will she have her dad’s Scottish accent? Will she also live in a swamp, or will she rebel and move into a high-rise castle just to shake things up? The possibilities are endless, and we can’t wait to see Zendaya bring her magic to the Shrek universe.
Manifestation runs in the family
Now, let’s talk about the sheer power of manifestation in the Zendaya-Tom Holland household. We all know that Tom Holland practically spoke his Spider-Man casting into existence.
He repeatedly expressed his dream of playing Peter Parker, flipped around his living room like a real-life Spidey, and the next thing you know, he’s web-swinging through the MCU. And who can forget about Uncharted?
Well, it seems Zendaya has her own superpower when it comes to attracting roles she loves. Who would have thought that a simple tweet about watching Shrek too much would land her a role in the franchise? If that’s not peak manifestation, I don’t know what is. Maybe we should all start tweeting about our dream jobs and see what happens.
With Zendaya stepping into the Shrek world, we can’t help but wonder, what’s next? Will she convince Tom Holland to voice a talking animal sidekick? Will she start tweeting about Harry Potter and end up cast in the reboot?
Honestly, at this point, anything is possible. One thing’s for sure: come 2026, we’ll all be in theaters, popcorn in hand, ready to see Zendaya make her mark in the land of Far Far Away.
Shrek 5 will be released in theatres on December 26, 2026.
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