Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Ukr. Кіт у чоботях: Останнє бажання) — American animated adventure-comedy film of 2022, created by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is a sequel to the spin-off "Puss in Boots" (2011) and the sixth part of the "Shrek" franchise. The director was Joel Crawford, screenwriters — Paul Fisher and Tommy Sverdlov. The film is based on the character of Puss in Boots, who first appeared in "Shrek 2" (2004), and inspired by the fairy tale of Puss in Boots. Plot:

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has a price: he has spent eight of his nine lives, leaving only one. To restore his lives, Puss embarks on an epic journey to the Dark Forest to find the mythical Last Wish. On this adventure, he is joined by his old friend Kitty Softpaws and a new companion — the homeless dog Perrito. Together, they must face villains, including the bounty hunter Big Bad Wolf, the collector of fairy artifacts Goldilocks and her family of criminal bears, and the greedy Jack Horner. The film explores themes of mortality, friendship, and the value of life, combining humor, action, and touching moments. "Shrek" franchise timeline:

The "Shrek" franchise includes main films, spin-offs, and short films. Here are the main feature projects in release order: 1. Shrek (2001) — Shrek sets out to rescue Princess Fiona to get his swamp back, taken over by fairy tale creatures. On his journey, he is accompanied by the talking Donkey. The film parodies fairy tales and became an animation classic.

• Shrek 2 (2004) — Shrek and Fiona visit Fiona's parents — the king and queen of the Far Far Away kingdom. New characters appear, including Puss in Boots, a hired assassin who becomes Shrek's friend.
• Shrek the Third (2007) — Shrek must find an heir to the throne of the Far Far Away kingdom — young Artie, while Prince Charming plans to seize power.
• Shrek Forever After (2010) — Shrek makes a deal with Rumpelstiltskin and ends up in an alternate reality where he never existed and Rumpel rules the kingdom.
• Puss in Boots (2011) — A prequel telling the adventures of Puss before meeting Shrek. Puss teams up with Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty to steal magic beans.
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — A sequel to the spin-off, where Puss has spent eight lives and seeks the Last Wish to restore them.
• Shrek 5 (2027) — An upcoming film that will return viewers to the Far Far Away kingdom. It is expected that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return to their roles, and new actors will join, such as Zendaya. Where to watch:

Official viewing platforms may vary by region. As of now, the film is available on:

• Netflix (may be unavailable in Ukraine)
• Amazon Prime Video (rental/purchase)
• Apple TV (rental/purchase)
• YouTube Movies (rental/purchase) For Ukrainian viewers, you can check availability on:
• UAKino (search) Interesting facts:
• The film received near-universal critical acclaim for its animation, plot, humor, and emotional depth. On Rotten Tomatoes, the rating was 95%.
• The budget was $90–110 million, and worldwide box office receipts exceeded $485 million.
• The animation is done in a style combining 3D computer graphics with elements of hand-drawn animation, inspired by "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".
• The film was dubbed into Ukrainian by "Le Doyen" studio on the order of "B&H Film Distribution".