Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Kernel Score: 89% · 8,662 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: 2022-12-07
Runtime: 103 minutes
Is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish worth watching?
Must-watch. A fairy-tale sequel that's funnier, sharper and better looking than most animated films. Puss learns he has one life left, and the film uses that to say something real about fear. Adults will enjoy it as much as kids.
Watch it if you
- like animation that has real wit and style
- enjoy fairy-tale parody
- want a family film with a surprisingly serious theme
Skip it if you
- want a gentle film for very young children
- dislike fast, referential humour
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a PG animated fantasy-adventure about a cat confronting his fear of death while seeking a wish to restore his lives.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cartoon sword fights and a menacing bounty hunter villain, mild for a PG family film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
If you liked Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Fairy-tale mashup with the same irreverent humour.
- Shrek 2 (2004) — 82%: Funny sequel that introduced Puss in Boots himself.
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Fast, irreverent animated comedy with a sharp sense of humour.
- Klaus (2019) — 92%: Beautifully animated story with real emotional payoff.
- The Book of Life (2014) — 86%: Colourful fantasy adventure with a lot of visual flair.
- The Lego Movie (2014) — 85%: Fast, inventive animation that's funny for adults too.
Director
Joel Crawford
Cast
- 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)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish FAQ
Is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish worth watching?
Must-watch. A fairy-tale sequel that's funnier, sharper and better looking than most animated films. Puss learns he has one life left, and the film uses that to say something real about fear. Adults will enjoy it as much as kids.
Where can I watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish?
In the US you can stream Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish OK for kids?
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a PG animated fantasy-adventure about a cat confronting his fear of death while seeking a wish to restore his lives.
What movies are like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish?
If you liked Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, try Shrek, Shrek 2, The Emperor's New Groove and Klaus.