Profanity Included in Shrek 5 Trailer

In a particular teaser trailer for the forthcoming movie Shrek 5, the d-word is blatantly used without being bleeped. Universal Pictures apparently did not think bleeping out the profane d-word was necessary. Why would Universal or any film studio include foul language in a trailer for a children’s movie? At the very least, why not censor all profanity for an animated children’s film?

Not only is such language extremely offensive to conservative families, but it is simply unnecessary to use profanity in any movie trailer. Plus, it is irresponsible because children are likely watching during the ad’s prime-time airing, and children repeat what they hear.

Profanity in any advertisement is extremely disrespectful to families, especially during a teaser trailer for a children’s movie. Universal Pictures needs to be held accountable! Otherwise, 1MM will not support the release of Shrek 5 in December 2026.

If you agree this new Shrek 5 trailer is inappropriate, please sign our petition urging Universal Pictures to censor the blatant d-word in the teaser trailer.