As 2022 comes to an end, so does the second weekend at the box office for DreamWorks’Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.Following the 3-day weekend, the second film starring the beloved feline from theShrekseries has nearly reached $130 million at the global box office, having reached a cumulative total of $129.5 million since its premiere back on December 21.
The film opened in 18 new markets, including Australia, and is now available in 72 regions. The international box office brought in $22.4 million during its second weekend. This is a strong 15% increase from the previous Christmas weekend and increased the international cume for the film to $68.8 million. Excluding China, this puts the new film on pace with Illumination’sSing 2at the same point.
As for the domestic box office,Puss in Boots: The Last Wishheld onto its second place from last weekend, still coming up behindAvatar: The Way of Water. Just like the International markets, the domestic box office saw an increase from the previous weekend, going up by an impressive 31% bump and bringing in $16.3 million over the three-day weekend. The domestic cume is now at $60.7 million.
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StarringAntonio Banderasas Puss in Boots, reprising the role that he debuted in 2004’sShrek 2, the new film sees the titular character reaching the final of his 9 lives. Wanting to get those lives back, he sets out on an epic journey to find the last wish to restore his lost lives. The film has received rave reviews from critics and is currently sitting at an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Collider’s ownNate Richardgave the film an A- inhis review, calling it “the hero that DreamWorks Animation has needed all along” and saying it’s “not only one of the best-animated films of the year, but it’s one of DreamWorks' best, and one that will strike a chord with moviegoers of all ages.”
Joining Banderas on the film’s cast includesSalma Hayekas Kitty Softpaws, reprising the role from the firstPuss in Bootsmovie from 2011. The rest of the cast includesHarvey Guillenas Perro,Florence Pughas Goldilocks,John Mulaneyas Jack Horner,Olivia Colmanas Mama Bear,Samson Kayoas Baby Bear,Da’Vine Joy Randolphas Mama Luna,Wagner Mouraas the Big Bad Wolf,Ray Winstoneas Papa Bear, as well asAnthony Mendez.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wishis in theaters now. Watch our interview with Banderas below:
