Shrek 5 gives first look at Shrek and Fiona’s sons

First Look at Macy’s 2025 Thanksgiving Parade Gives Viewers a Glimpse of Shrek5. The titular ogre and his wife, Fiona’s two sons, can be seen on a balloon that will be featured during the holiday event.

First revealed in a video posted to TODAY’s YouTube channel, the balloon appeared when Macy’s was testing it on November 1, 2025, for the upcoming parade. It appears to be an onion cart with the donkey and Shrek heads sticking out. Inside the carriage is a picture of Fiona, Fergus and Farkle.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 32 balloons in total. In addition to Shrek’s family, the festival will introduce three other new characters: Buzz Lightyear, Mario and Pac-Man.

Balloons won’t be the only new addition to this year’s parade. Many new tanks will also be on the way. LEGO, Lindor Truffles, Serta and Pop Mart are all newcomers to the iconic Macy’s event. Pop Mart’s float will even include giant versions of its incredibly popular Labubus.

The official plot of the film remains shrouded in mystery. However, Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Fiona) have all been confirmed to return for the franchise’s fifth installment. Zendaya will also join Shrek 5 cast as Felicia, the daughter of the ogre couple.

Shrek 5 the release date was delayed twice. Originally scheduled for July 1, 2026, the film’s release was pushed back to December 23, 2026, and the sequel is now scheduled for June 30, 2027. Although no official reason has been given for the multiple postponements, people have speculated that it could be a strategic move to avoid competition with several other major films such as, Avengers: Apocalypse.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC on November 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.