Every Song In The Shrek 5 Teaser Trailer Explained

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Get ready to return to the world of Shrek! DreamWorks has released a first look at Shrek 5, showing an all-grown-up Shrek and his family, including his daughter Felicia (voiced by Zendaya). While the new characters are exciting, fans are especially loving the familiar songs featured in the teaser trailer – they’re bringing back lots of nostalgic feelings!

Even though the movie isn’t coming out until June 2027, the brief scenes showing the characters in jail are already a hit – especially Eddie Murphy as Donkey expressing his emotions through music from the 1970s.

This series has always been known for creatively reimagining popular songs, and the latest trailer proves they still excel at it. We’ve analyzed every musical highlight from the teaser, and here’s our ranking, starting with the very best.

3. “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” (Parody)

The crew stumbles into trouble after walking down a gloomy alleyway, where they encounter a bizarre, melting snowman. This scene playfully mocks Disney’s Frozen with a line asking Donkey, “You wanna date a snowman?” It’s a quick parody of the popular 2013 song “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?”, proving the writers haven’t lost their knack for good-naturedly teasing other animated films.

2. “Baby Come Back” by Player

After the family finds themselves in jail, the atmosphere inside their cell becomes incredibly tense. Shrek is clearly upset, and Donkey tries to lighten the mood by doing what he does best – singing! He begins with a short, gentle verse from Player’s hit song “Baby Come Back,” released in 1977. It’s a surprisingly funny and perfect choice for the situation, fitting right into the familiar, smooth ‘70s soft rock sound that’s often featured in Shrek movies.

1. “Roxanne” by The Police

This scene is sure to be a highlight for viewers. Donkey seamlessly transitions from a cheerful 70s song to a more emotional vibe, launching into the opening lines of The Police’s “Roxanne” – and he’s doing it while stuck in a dungeon! This perfectly captures the nostalgic 70s/80s rock feel that made the original films so popular, and it sets the ideal mood for their comeback in 2027.

Beyond The Teaser: The 10 Best Songs In The Shrek Franchise, Ranked

Rank Track Artist Featured In Why It Hits
10 “Changes” David Bowie & Butterfly Boucher Shrek 2 A staple ’70s rock anthem flipped for an animated sequel, anchoring the movie’s core themes of identity and transformation.
9 “Live and Let Die” Wings Shrek the Third Paul McCartney’s explosive stadium rock track delivered by a frog choir at a royal funeral. It is pure, absurd genius.
8 “Bad Reputation” Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Shrek Hard-hitting classic punk that flawlessly scores a massive wrestling match, setting the franchise’s rebellious tone early on.
7 “Accidentally in Love” Counting Crows Shrek 2 Early 2000s alt-rock gold that snagged an Oscar nomination and captured the honeymoon phase perfectly.
6 “Barracuda” Heart Shrek the Third A heavy, driving ’70s rock riff that amps up the energy for an all-out princess rebellion.
5 “Hallelujah” John Cale / Rufus Wainwright Shrek An incredibly raw, emotional cover that grounds the film’s lowest point and elevated the prestige of the entire soundtrack.
4 “Immigrant Song” Led Zeppelin Shrek the Third Dropping one of the heaviest rock riffs of the ’70s into an animated fairytale attack sequence is an absolutely unhinged and brilliant musical cue.
3 “Holding Out for a Hero” Jennifer Saunders Shrek 2 An over-the-top, high-stakes ’80s cover that transforms the film’s climax into an unforgettable stadium-rock event.
2 “I’m a Believer” Smash Mouth Shrek A ’60s pop hit reimagined through a ’90s alt-rock lens that sends the original movie out on a massive high note.
1 “All Star” Smash Mouth Shrek The ultimate ’90s rock anthem. It practically defined a generation’s musical taste and remains the undeniable sonic signature of the entire franchise.

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2026-06-16 23:21