In Boots: Puss

From an 18th-century French fairy tale to a swashbuckling movie star , Puss in Boots has evolved from a clever trickster into a symbol of courage and mortality . The Origin: From Folklore to Literature

Puss made his modern debut in Shrek 2 (2004), voiced by Antonio Banderas . This iteration reimagined the character as a Spanish cavalier —a "tabby cat decked out in tiny Zorro duds". The character became so popular that he earned his own spin-off franchise, including: Puss In Boots

: An origin story detailing his early days in San Ricardo and his partnership with Humpty Dumpty. From an 18th-century French fairy tale to a

: A critically acclaimed sequel that follows Puss as he faces his last of nine lives . Mature Themes and "The Last Wish" Puss In Boots