Summary
The recent announcement ofShrek 5makes one key franchise return a must in the future sequel. With therelease date forShrek 5revealed to be June 16, 2025, fans of the celebrated series can finally have a concrete idea of when to expect the long-awaited sequel.The firstShrekfilm was released on May 15, 2001and received overwhelming praise from critics and audiences alike, earning an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The originalShrekwas also a box office smash, earning $487 million worldwide against a production budget of $60 million. Shrek 2 was even more successful, earning a whopping $935 million against a budget of $70 million in 2004. In fact, all fourShrekmovies, as well as its twoPuss in Bootsspinoffs, have turned a profit, soShrek 5comes as no surprise. Original cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are all slated to return.
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Shrek 5 Needs Smash Mouth To Return For Another Song
Smash Mouth was an integral part of the original movie
It’s tough not to think about the originalShrekmovie without thinking about Smash Mouth, which was one of the biggest pop rock bands in the world at the time that the film was released. The opening scene of the film that introduced Shrek to the world was accompanied by"All Star" by Smash Mouth, which was used in theShrek 5announcement video. Smash Mouth’s cover of The Monkees' classic song “I’m A Believer” was also featured at the end of the original movie.
Now that the franchise is making a big comeback, releasing itsfirst officialShrekmovie since 2010’sShrek Forever After, Smash Mouth should also make a comeback along with it. The band is still making music, having just recently released a new disco-inspired track titled “Ride On” in April 2024. Lead singer Steve Harwell unfortunately left the band in 2021 and passed away in 2023, which could allow Shrek 5 to pay tribute to his and the band’s legacy.
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“Walkin' On the Sun” was another popular track
While it’s hard to imagine Smash Mouth without Harwell’s iconic voice, the fact that the band is continuing to make music is promising for a potential Shrek 5 collab. What might be an even better choice is using another one of Smash Mouth’s classic early 2000s anthems that haven’t been featured yet in theShrekfranchise. “All Star” and “I’m A Believer” are their most popular tracks, but other songs such as"Walkin' On the Sun" and “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby"could be viable nostalgic options. SinceShrek 5already featured “All Star” in its announcement video, it may as well use it again in the film.
Shrek
Cast
A solitary ogre named Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded castle. Accompanied by Donkey Shrek sets out to fulfill a bargain with Lord Farquaad.
