---
title: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315162
imdb_id: "tt3915174"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 9010
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a 2022 American animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the feature serves as the sequel to the 2011 film Puss in Boots and is the sixth installment in the Shrek film series. The screenplay was written by Paul Fisher and Tommy Swerdlow. The voice cast includes Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillen, and Florence Pugh. The story follows the title character after he discovers that his passion for adventure has taken a toll on his health. Having burned through eight of his nine lives, he is left with only one remaining. To address this, he sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish or a magical Wishing Star in an attempt to restore his lost lives. This quest represents his most daring adventure yet as he seeks to regain the lives he lost while pursuing his legendary feats.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A legendary cat embarks on a quest to restore his nine lives after squandering eight of them."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- mythological elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited life span
- Tone & Suitability: The film follows a cat character on a quest involving his remaining lives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, mythical, quest-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joel Crawford
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonio Banderas** as *Puss in Boots (voice)*
- **Salma Hayek Pinault** as *Kitty Softpaws (voice)*
- **Harvey Guillén** as *Perrito (voice)*
- **Wagner Moura** as *Wolf (voice)*
- **Florence Pugh** as *Goldilocks (voice)*
- **Olivia Colman** as *Mama Bear (voice)*
- **Ray Winstone** as *Papa Bear (voice)*
- **Samson Kayo** as *Baby Bear (voice)*
- **John Mulaney** as *Jack Horner (voice)*
- **Da'Vine Joy Randolph** as *Mama Luna (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does the word puss mean?
The term is an informal word used to refer to a cat.

### Q: Is the film about a cat?
Yes, the protagonist is a cat.

### Q: What is the main character's goal?
He seeks to find the mythical Last Wish to restore his lost lives.

### Q: How many lives does the cat have left?
The cat has only one life remaining.

### Q: Does the title refer to a medical condition?
No, the title refers to a cat, which is distinct from the medical fluid known as pus.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pus - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pus)
- [Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puss_in_Boots:_The_Last_Wish)
- [Pus: Definition & Causes - Cleveland Clinic](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/pus)
- [Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3915174/)
- [PUSS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puss)
- [Watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81555726)

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