Puss In Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots picks up that his passion for adventure has fallen when he picks up that he has burnt and concluded eight of his nine lives. The Puss starts an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish remains a 2022 American animated venture comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. The consequence of the spin-off film Puss in Boots (2011) besides the sixth installment of the Shrek film series, the film remained directed by Joel Crawford, co-directed by Januel Mercado, and written by Paul Fisher, Tommy Swerdlow, and Tom Wheeler.
Based on the character introduced in Shrek 2 (2004) and inspired by the fairy tale of the same name, the voice cast includes Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, reprising their respective roles as the titular character and Kitty Softpaws, with new additions to the cast including Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, Olivia Colman, Samson Kayo, John Mulaney, Ray Winstone, and Wagner Moura.
The story follows Puss in Boots, who teams up with Kitty Softpaws and Perrito to find the Last Wish of the fallen Wish Star to restore eight of his nine lives. They race against other fairy tale characters, seeking the same treasure while a sinister wolf hunts Puss himself.
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Release date: 21 December 2022 (USA)
Director: Joel Crawford
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Adapted from Puss in Boots
Countries of origin: United States, Japan.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Box office: $485.3 million
Also known as: Gato con botas: El último deseo
Production companies: DreamWorks Animation, Dentsu.
Produced by: Mark Swift.
Storyline
Sadly, Puss in Boots, the fearless Spanish lover and hero, remains down to the last of his nine lives, a period after Puss in Boots (2011). And as if that weren’t enough, the overwhelming bounty predator known as The Big Bad Wolf is after him. T
To restore all of his precious lives and discharge an inglorious fate, Puss must pluck up his courage to embark on an unsafe quest into the Dark Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star. However, Puss isn’t the only one searching for the map of the magical star. As the bold outlaw puts his skills to decent use to stay one step ahead of challenging adversaries determined to get their hands on it, a vital question arises: Does he have what it takes to face his most expert and terrifying opponent and get his life back on track?—Nick Riganas.
Voice Cast
In place of Puss in Boots, Antonio Banderas is a swashbuckling tabby cat fugitive from the law and a star of San Ricardo who has vanished eight of his nine lives. In Mama Luna’s Cat Rescue, Mama Luna termed him “Pickles.”
Salma Hayek Pinault employs Kitty Softpaws, a street-savvy tuxedo cat who remains Puss’ ex-fiancée and searches for the Wishing Star to find somebody she can trust.
Harvey Guillén is Perrito, a friendly and naïve Chihuahua initially camouflaged as one of Mama Luna’s domesticated cats and wants to develop a therapy dog.
Florence Pugh, as Goldilocks, is recognized as Goldi, the leader of the Three Bears Crime Family.
Kailey Crawford as Young Goldilocks
Olivia Colman as Mama Bear is a grizzly bear who is Papa Bear’s wife, Baby Bear’s mother, and Goldilocks’ adoptive mother.
Ray Winstone as Papa Bear as Mama Bear’s husband, Baby Bear’s father, besides Goldilocks’ adoptive father.
Samson Kayo as Baby Bear as Papa Bear, Mama Bear’s son, and Goldilocks’ adoptive brother.
John Mulaney is “Big” Jack Horner, a feared pastry salesman who plans to use the Wishing Star to gain control of all magic. Ever since he was denied fairy-tale fame by calling himself “Little” Jack Horner as a child, he has collected numerous magical items, creatures, and people. His group of henchmen cooks remains called “the Baker’s Dozen.” An insane and psychopathic killer, he remains an egomaniacal and megalomanic man who regularly kills his men to further his goals.
Wagner Moura as the Wolf[a] / Death is a white wolf initially presumed to be a bounty hunter before figure-hugging his true identity to Puss, who he wants to kill as punishment for Puss’s degenerative eight of his nine lives. He wields twin sickles that syndicate into a double-bladed glaive.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mama Luna, an elderly cat lady who initially takes Puss in.
Anthony Mendez is the doctor who tells Puss to retire after notifying him of his eight deaths.
Kevin McCann as the Ethical Bug, a parody of the Talking Cricket, who attempts to act as Jack Horner’s “conscience.” As the film progresses, he loses faith in Horner, finally deeming him “horrible.”
Bernardo De Paula as the Governor of Del Mar
Betsy Sodaro and Artemis Pebdani are Jo and Jan Serpent, twin illegal sisters who deliver the map of the Wishing Star to Horner.
Conrad Vernon as Gingy
Cody Cameron as Pinocchio
Kaley Alyssa Flanagan as Little Girl
Shrek and Donkey make non-speaking appearances in a brief flashback, as does Imelda from the first Puss in Boots.
Puss in Boots, the Last Wish blu ray
The film’s success extended beyond the theaters. The Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Blu-ray release, complete with bonus features and behind-the-scenes content, became a highly sought-after collector’s item, further demonstrating the film’s enduring appeal. This release allowed fans to revisit the adventure, further exploring the details of the film’s production and celebrating its achievements. The film’s availability on various streaming platforms, including Netflix and Max, has broadened its reach, introducing it to even wider audiences.
The film’s soundtrack, a blend of eighties-inspired synths, also received positive reviews, with limited edition vinyl releases becoming highly collectible. This further proves the film’s broad appeal, extending beyond its visual and narrative achievements.
Will There Be a Puss in Boots 3 or 4?
While there haven’t been official announcements regarding a direct sequel (Puss in Boots 3 or Puss in Boots 4). The ending of The Last Wish leaves the door open for future adventures. The film’s success and the positive reception from audiences and critics strongly suggest that a sequel is a real possibility. The film’s open ending and the unresolved storylines and character arcs provide ample opportunities for future installments.
The strong box office performance further supports the likelihood of a sequel. The film’s financial success demonstrates an apparent demand for more adventures featuring Puss in Boots. Making a sequel a financially viable and highly probable venture for DreamWorks Animation.
