Critically and commercially, the film vastly outperformed its predecessor, grossing over $481 million worldwide against a $90–110 million budget. It was lauded for its mature themes, innovative animation style (which blends CGI with painterly, storybook aesthetics), and emotional depth. It received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.
The film revitalized the Shrek universe, leading DreamWorks to greenlight a Shrek 5 (expected 2025/2026). Its legacy lies in proving that animated films can openly discuss death, anxiety, and the fear of insignificance while remaining accessible and hilarious for children. [Your Name/Department] Date: [Current Date]
| Character (Original) | Original Voice Actor | Brazilian Voice Actor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Puss in Boots (Gato de Botas) | Antonio Banderas | Márcio Garcia | | Kitty Softpaws | Salma Hayek Pinault | Fernanda Souza | | Perro (Perrito) | Harvey Guillén | Yuri Chesman | | The Wolf / Death (Lobo / Morte) | Wagner Moura | Wagner Moura (self-dubbed) | | "Big" Jack Horner | John Mulaney | Marcelo Adnet | | Goldilocks (Cachinhos Dourados) | Florence Pugh | Isabella Fiorentino | | Papa Bear (Papai Urso) | Ray Winstone | Luiz Carlos Persy |
O Gato de Botas 2 is a rare sequel that transcends its predecessor, transforming a comedic side character into a deeply resonant hero. It successfully balances action, humor, and existential dread. For Brazilian audiences, the film holds a special place due to the outstanding localization and Wagner Moura’s career-defining vocal performance as the Lobo.
O Gato de Botas 2 – O Último Pedido (released internationally as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish ) is a 2022 American computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It serves as a sequel to the 2011 film Puss in Boots and the sixth installment in the Shrek franchise. The film was directed by Joel Crawford (co-director of The Croods: A New Age ) and co-directed by Januel Mercado.
Note: The casting of Wagner Moura (Brazilian actor famous for Tropa de Elite ) as Death in both English and Portuguese added a uniquely menacing, local resonance for Brazilian audiences.
| Market | Gross (USD) | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | United States & Canada | $186 million | Opening weekend: $12.4M | | | $14.8 million | 2nd highest-grossing animation of 2023 in Brazil | | Mexico | $21.5 million | Highest grossing international market | | United Kingdom | $16.3 million | | | Global Total | $481.2 million | |
The Brazilian dub was particularly praised for its faithful and humorous adaptation.