"Gave her lip filter": Fans react hilariously to Shrek 5 character "Fiona's" first look 

The internet was in tears (of laughter, and maybe a bit of despair) after the first look of Shrek 5 dropped, and fans couldn’t help but point out some questionable changes, particularly to everyone’s favorite princess, Fiona. Users immediately began comparing the old Fiona and her new look side by side on social media once the teaser was released.

"Gave her lip filler" was the most famous tweet

It was a remark on a photo that went viral and asked,

"Are you guys seeing this....what did they do to her?"

Fiona's apparent changes, especially her defined lips, caught the attention of fans almost immediately, leading to a debate about whether the animation update went too far or just far enough to meet 2025's CGI standards.

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Is Fiona's transformation an upgrade or a CGI misfire? Fans weigh in with jokes and nostalgia

Social media was buzzing, and fans were ruthless in their critique of Fiona’s updated look in Shrek 5. Many compared this situation to the infamous redesign of Sonic the Hedgehog after fan backlash led to a complete overhaul of his CGI. One fan posted,

"I think we are gonna have to bully them to use the original designs like with Sonic," echoing a sentiment seen across platforms.

Another X post read,

"Fiona Parody," mocking the fact that the character’s redesign felt like a joke to some.

Others chimed in with even more brutal humor, with one saying,

"That's Shrek wearing a wig," poking fun at how different Fiona now looks compared to the original animation.

One fan even compared Fiona’s transformation to a controversial figure, stating,

"Is this Pam Bondi? Maybe food poisoning 🤷🏻‍♀️," referencing her more glamorized features, especially the exaggerated lips.

Not all reactions were completely dismissive; some fans tried to rationalize the changes. One user said,

"It’s 15 years later, were you expecting her to look the same???" hinting at the fact that time changes all characters, even CGI ones.

Still, many couldn’t resist poking fun at how Fiona’s new design reflects her new life as a mother.

"Motherhood wound her down," one user joked, alluding to Fiona’s now more “mature” appearance in the latest teaser.

Others took a broader view, summing up the debate with an X post that read,

"The internet’s favorite game: nostalgia or overreaction?"

capturing the ongoing argument over whether fans are simply too attached to the original or if the new design is genuinely a misstep.

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The Shrek 5 teaser: What's going on?

Shrek 5 has been highly anticipated, with fans waiting for over a decade since Shrek Forever After wrapped up the beloved ogre’s story. But with the release of the teaser, it’s not just Fiona causing waves. The animation style itself has sparked debates. Gone are the soft, rounded edges of DreamWorks’ early 2000s animations. Instead, we’ve been given something that feels more polished—too polished, some might argue—reminiscent of other recent attempts to modernize older franchises.

Fiona’s design seems to have caught the most heat, but it’s not unusual for these kinds of changes to upset fans. Remember Sonic? The outcry was so loud after the first Sonic the Hedgehog trailer that the filmmakers had to delay the movie and completely rework the character’s look to appease fans. Some are already speculating that the same thing might happen with Shrek 5, especially considering how vocal the internet has been.

The new animation style is likely a product of the latest advancements in CGI, but the sharpness and more realistic features of the characters might not sit well with everyone. Shrek and his gang are more than just beloved characters, they’re true icons of an era (ask the elder Gen Zs). Tinkering too much with their design, especially Fiona’s, might feel like a betrayal to those who grew up with her. But whether this backlash will lead to changes remains to be seen. As one fan quipped, "Maybe food poisoning 🤷🏻‍♀️," joking that whatever changes are coming, they might just be a bad batch.