In Shrek 5: Happily Ever Laughter, our favorite green ogre returns to the swamp, only to find that life as a family man isn’t as peaceful as he hoped. Shrek and Fiona are juggling the chaos of family life with their three lively ogre kids, and Donkey is still nearby with his quirky family, adding to the mayhem. When their quiet life is interrupted by a surprising royal invitation, the gang is drawn back into a world of adventure, humor, and outrageous fun.

The kingdom of Far Far Away faces a new threat: a cunning sorceress who is determined to rewrite all the fairytale endings. Shrek, who’s reluctant to get back into the hero game, is convinced by Fiona and Donkey that their friends need him one last time. With the loyal Puss in Boots and a new cast of misfit characters—including a grumpy talking squirrel and a mysterious masked knight—Shrek and the gang embark on a journey to confront the sorceress and save Happily Ever After.

The adventure leads them through magical lands, where they encounter twisted versions of familiar fairytale characters who’ve had their endings altered. Shrek and his friends must restore balance, learning a thing or two about the importance of true happiness and self-acceptance along the way. The movie explores Shrek’s journey as a father, a husband, and an unlikely hero as he contemplates what his legacy will be.