Shrek 5 released its first trailer in Spanish and confirmed the return of Eugenio Derbez as the voice of Donkey, one of the most talked‑about announcements among fans of the animated saga. The preview also heightened anticipation for the Latin dubbing, a key element in the franchise’s regional success.
Shrek 5 regains an iconic voice
The debut of the preview, released by Universal Pictures Mexico, showed that Shrek 5 is committed to preserving part of the identity that made the franchise popular in Latin America. The material features a Mexican accent and colloquial expressions associated with Derbez’s work, who again confirmed his participation on social media.
The presence of Eugenio Derbez as Donkey does not surprise fans of the saga, but it does confirm that the studio aims to capitalize on the nostalgic value of the original Latin Spanish dubbing. This decision could be decisive for a film that will arrive with an already solid audience base.
What the first preview of Shrek 5 showed
The Spanish trailer revealed the saga’s usual tone: fast humor, family references, and the return of central characters from the Far Far Away universe. According to information released alongside the preview, Dulce Guerrero also returns as Fiona, while the original version retains Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz in the main roles.
- Shrek 5 will maintain the family comedy tone that defined the saga.
- Eugenio Derbez returns as Donkey in the Latin dubbing.
- The release is scheduled for July 30, 2027.
A return expected by the Latin audience
The importance of Shrek 5 in Spanish goes beyond the trailer announcement. In the region, the DreamWorks saga was solidified in part by its dubbing, and Donkey became one of the most remembered characters thanks to Derbez’s performance. Therefore, his return also serves as a continuity strategy to connect with multiple generations of viewers.
Anticipation grew because the franchise had gone years without a main installment. Now, with Shrek 5 already in promotional campaign, the studio is trying to gauge audience interest before the worldwide release.
Shrek 5, Latin dubbing and commercial nostalgia
In long‑running animation franchises, dubbing can influence as much as the original cast. In the case of Shrek 5, the return of Eugenio Derbez reinforces the idea that DreamWorks and Universal want to preserve the emotional bond with the Hispanic audience.
That approach could give the launch an edge, especially in markets where the Latin Spanish version is an essential part of Donkey’s character experience. If the trailer is a hint of the overall tone, Shrek 5 will aim to combine continuity, humor and affective memory in a single commercial bet.
With the trailer already circulating, Shrek 5 puts Eugenio Derbez, Donkey and the Latin dubbing back at the center of the conversation, just as the franchise prepares its return to theaters in 2027.
