18 Mar – Good news to fans of Puss in Boots; there will be a sequel to your favourite macho feline and it will be released next year! Universal recently announced that it has two new DreamWorks Animation movies for the year 2022, with one of it being the second instalment of the "Shrek" spin-off, titled, "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish". The said animated feature will be directed by Joel Crawford, who previously helmed the Golden Globe nominated "The Croods: A New Age". It will again employ the voice talent of actor Antonio Banderas - though no news as to which characters from the first movie will be returning as well.
The story will revolve around Puss finding out that eight of his nine lives have been used throughout his many adventures, and is now embarking on a journey to find the mythical last wish so that he could restore all nine lives. It is noted that the original "Puss in Boots" grossed USD 554 million at the box office. The film is set to open on 23 September 2022.