The global box office is witnessing massive numbers as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has brought in over $251.3 million as of January 15, 2023. The adventure-comedy film was released in cinemas in December 2022 and received high ratings from critics and viewers. With a 96% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% approval rate from Google users, the animated film is an advantage in favor of DreamWorks Animation against other animation companies.

The 1h40m film stands in third place at the American box office this weekend, falling right behind Avatar: The Way of Water, which grossed $1.73 billion at the global box office, and Universal’s horror M3GAN, which received a worldwide gross of $90.7 million at the international box office.

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The most significant week-to-week growth at the box office was in Mexico, with a 15% increase in the fourth weekend after the film’s release, which added $2.3 million to its $13.1 million in the country. The film also saw large numbers in other countries internationally, like Brazil, Poland, and Australia, where the film grossed a range of $3.1 - $8.6 million in these countries.

The Backstory of Puss in Boots

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a sequel to the original 2011 film, Puss in Boots, and all four Shrek movies. The film’s events are set after Shrek Forever After (2010). It tells the story of a cat who has lost eight of his nine lives. The cat searches for the mystical Last Wish with his friends Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) and Perro/Perrito (Harvey Guillen) to restore the lives he lost while escaping enemies.

Originally, Puss in Boots is an Italian fairy tale that spread throughout other European countries. The original tale is about a cat who uses tricks to gain power and wealth. Like many other stories, the story reached other countries and eventually inspired the hit film sequel we know. The film’s cast features some of the original voice actors from the 2011 movie­­, including Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots and Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws.

Watching the 2011 version, Puss in Boots, and the Shrek sequel is recommended by fans of the sequel but is not necessary to understand the film. The film provides context for everything for those who haven’t seen the previous movies or don’t recall them. Aside from cinemas, the film is now streaming on some platforms like Prime Video, Redbox, and Apple TV.