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However, the initial reveal of Shrek 5 was far from smooth sailing. The first teaser trailer was met with widespread criticism, primarily focused on the animation style and the suspected direction of the plot. Many viewers expressed disappointment in the visual aesthetic, claiming it looked outdated or different from previous entries.
A particularly telling metric was the trailer’s reception online: approximately 650,000 dislikes versus 228,000 likes. This stark ratio highlighted how strongly fans reacted negatively, which could foreshadow challenges ahead for the film's success.