: The primary antagonist, a terrifying Wolf (voiced by Wagner Moura), is the physical manifestation of Death , forcing Puss to confront his fear of dying.

The film's most striking feature is its "painterly" 2.5D animation style. Critics from Espinof and other outlets praised its departure from standard 3D realism, opting instead for:

Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic noted that the film handles surprisingly mature and dark themes for a family movie:

Gato con Botas: El último deseo (2022) is widely regarded as one of the best animated films of recent years, earning critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature .