While fans speculate about which antagonist will appear in Shrek 5,CBR has shared insider gossip: the main villain of the next sequel could be one of two characters, both of whom are already familiar to viewers from previous installments.
The primary candidate for the role of the main antagonist is the Pied Piper, who previously appeared in Shrek Forever After (2010). This mysterious character, known for his ability to control creatures with his magical pipe, has not been fully explored yet. However, his potential is enormous: the Pied Piper could become a true master of manipulation, challenging Shrek and his friends.
If the creators decide to develop his story, we could see the Pied Piper using his musical abilities to control fairy tale creatures, creating chaos in the world of Shrek. This would be a great opportunity to introduce a new memorable villain that is still connected to the franchise’s past.

The second potential candidate is Lord Maximus Farquaad, the main antagonist of the original Shrek (2001). His return would be a great way to “reboot” the franchise, going back to its roots, according to Western media.