O Gato De Botas 2 < AUTHENTIC – 2026 >
O Gato de Botas 2 is a rare sequel that transcends its predecessor, transforming a comedic side character into a deeply resonant hero. It successfully balances action, humor, and existential dread. For Brazilian audiences, the film holds a special place due to the outstanding localization and Wagner Moura’s career-defining vocal performance as the Lobo.
| Market | Gross (USD) | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | United States & Canada | $186 million | Opening weekend: $12.4M | | | $14.8 million | 2nd highest-grossing animation of 2023 in Brazil | | Mexico | $21.5 million | Highest grossing international market | | United Kingdom | $16.3 million | | | Global Total | $481.2 million | | o gato de botas 2
The Brazilian dub was particularly praised for its faithful and humorous adaptation. O Gato de Botas 2 is a rare
| Character (Original) | Original Voice Actor | Brazilian Voice Actor | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Puss in Boots (Gato de Botas) | Antonio Banderas | Márcio Garcia | | Kitty Softpaws | Salma Hayek Pinault | Fernanda Souza | | Perro (Perrito) | Harvey Guillén | Yuri Chesman | | The Wolf / Death (Lobo / Morte) | Wagner Moura | Wagner Moura (self-dubbed) | | "Big" Jack Horner | John Mulaney | Marcelo Adnet | | Goldilocks (Cachinhos Dourados) | Florence Pugh | Isabella Fiorentino | | Papa Bear (Papai Urso) | Ray Winstone | Luiz Carlos Persy | | Market | Gross (USD) | Notes |
Critically and commercially, the film vastly outperformed its predecessor, grossing over $481 million worldwide against a $90–110 million budget. It was lauded for its mature themes, innovative animation style (which blends CGI with painterly, storybook aesthetics), and emotional depth. It received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.
After years of legendary heroics and reckless adventuring, Puss in Boots discovers that he has exhausted eight of his nine lives. His bravado falters when he is confronted by the Wolf, a terrifying, whistling bounty hunter who is the physical embodiment of Death itself, intent on claiming Puss’s final life.
