The 'Shrek 5 Character Redesigns' meme trend emerged following the official announcement of a long-awaited fifth installment in the iconic franchise. Fans quickly began sharing fan-made, AI-generated, or intentionally cursed interpretations of what Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona might look like with modern animation technology. These memes often parody the 'uncanny valley' effect found in other recent reboots or imagine the characters in ridiculous, high-fashion, or hyper-realistic settings. The template is widely used to express comedic skepticism or overwhelming hype regarding the visual direction of the upcoming movie, cementing its place in the Shrek fandom's internet culture.