Shrek 5's New Look Sparks Debate, Even Sonic Weighs In

Shrek 5 has unveiled its all-new cast with a brand-new teaser trailer, sparking a wave of reactions, including from an unexpected source: Movie Sonic. Even the blue hedgehog seems unsure about Shrek's fresh appearance.

In a playful video shared on TikTok, the Sonic Movie account offered "advice for green ogres," humorously reflecting on Movie Sonic's own journey from his controversial initial live-action design to a much more favorably received version introduced months later.

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blockquote.tiktok-embed[data-video-id='7476625230325337390'] { width: 325px; margin-left: 0; } blockquote.tiktok-embed iframe { border-radius: 8px; }IGN provided the first exclusive look at the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie in 2018, which received a mixed response from fans, many of whom were particularly vocal about the character's teeth, physique, tiny eyes, and unsettlingly human-like fingers.

In response to widespread criticism, director Jeff Fowler committed to redesigning the iconic character, promising a more authentic representation. The updated design was much better received by fans and critics alike.

While the feedback on Shrek's new look hasn't been as divisive as Sonic's initial live-action debut, Sonic's light-hearted response has certainly entertained his followers.

"You know it's bad when you see the Sonic Movie account giving Shrek 5 advice," one fan commented, while another exclaimed, "No way they actually posted this," accompanied by a crying emoji.