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Puss in Boots

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"Puss in Boots" is a 2011 American computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Directed by Chris Miller, the movie serves as a spin-off and prequel to the Shrek franchise, focusing on the origins of the titular swashbuckling cat before he met Shrek. It features the voices of Antonio Banderas as Puss, alongside Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis. The film appeals to families and fans of animated action comedies, blending fairy tale lore with heist narrative elements.

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Is 2011's Puss in Boots a Shrek sequel or a spin-off?

It is a DreamWorks spin-off and prequel centered on the cat first introduced in Shrek 2 in 2004. The 2011 story follows Puss before his later Shrek adventures as he teams with Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty. [DreamWorks](https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots)

Who voices the main trio in Puss in Boots?

Antonio Banderas voices Puss, Salma Hayek voices Kitty Softpaws, and Zach Galifianakis voices Humpty Dumpty. Their mission involves the legendary Golden Goose and the criminal pair Jack and Jill. [DreamWorks](https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots)

What is Puss trying to steal or find in the 2011 film?

Puss joins Kitty and Humpty to obtain the magic beans and reach the giant's castle, where the Golden Goose is part of the prize. Jack and Jill are the outlaw couple competing for the same treasure. [DreamWorks](https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots)

Which film continues Puss's story after the 2011 movie?

DreamWorks identifies Puss in Boots: The Last Wish as the follow-up to the 2011 film, released in 2022. It sends Puss into the Black Forest after a Wishing Star when he has only one life left. [DreamWorks](https://www.dreamworks.com/movies/puss-in-boots-the-last-wish)

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