"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairytale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

In 2026, Shrek reminds us that the world is still deciding who belongs and who does not. As we face uncertainty, this story celebrates the power of community and asks us to build a swamp where everyone is welcomed, valued, and seen.

"We are us and we are you."