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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish script analysis

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Puss in Boots, living recklessly, learns he’s down to his last life and must confront mortality. He debates giving up his adventurous ways but embarks on a quest with new friends, facing villains and his own fears. In a mid-adventure victory he infiltrates a pie factory, then spirals as challenges mount, leading to a dark confrontation with his past. Finally, Puss returns with renewed purpose, makes peace with life’s fragility, and sets sail toward new horizons.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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The fallen wishing star sets a magical yet ominous opening visual.

Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight-- I wish I may, I wish I might, have...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 7 / Page 7 / 5% target

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The Vet reveals Puss has used eight lives, foreshadowing mortality and the value of life.

And then there was the giant today. So what is that, like... four?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-6 / Pages 2-6 / 10% target

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We see Puss’s fearless party behavior and overconfidence as he fights the Governor and the giant, then nearly dies under a bell.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 7 / 12% target

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Puss learns he’s on his last life, forcing a change in his reckless ways.

And then there was the giant today. So what is that, like... four?
5

Debate

Scene 8 / Page 8 / 20% target

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Puss encounters Death at the tavern and grapples with fear versus his usual bravado.

Well, well, if it isn't Puss in Boots himself. In the flesh.
6

Break into Two

Scene 9 / Page 9 / 25% target

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Puss buries his identity and enters the cat rescue, symbolizing crossing into a new life.

We are gathered here today to say goodbye to Puss in Boots.
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B Story

Scene 22 / Page 22 / 30% target

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Puss meets Perrito (disguised as a cat), establishing the story of friendship and loyalty.

Oh! Oh, oh, you're a talking cat?! I'm a talking cat! Let's talk!
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Fun and Games

Scenes 25-31 / Pages 25-31 / 40% target

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The team infiltrates the pie factory, engages in heist-like antics, and narrowly escapes multiple enemies.

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Midpoint

Scene 30 / Page 30 / 50% target

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A temporary victory as Puss declares ‘The best thief has won!’ marking a false success at the story’s midpoint.

The best thief has won!
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Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 32-34 / Pages 32-34 / 65% target

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Jack Horner’s crew and carnivorous flowers attack, raising peril and isolating the heroes.

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All Is Lost

Scene 37 / Page 37 / 75% target

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Puss suffers a panic attack on his last life, feeling utterly defeated and vulnerable.

I am down to my last life. And I am afraid.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 45-47 / Pages 45-47 / 80% target

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In the crystal cave, Puss confronts past lives and faces Death, grappling with despair and regret.

I'm DEATH STRAIGHT-UP. And I've come for you, Puss in Boots.
13

Break into Three

Scene 49 / Page 49 / 85% target

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Realizing he must fight for this life, Puss rallies at the Wishing Star to seize his fate.

I know I can never defeat you, lobo. But I will never stop fighting for this life.
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Finale

Scenes 49-50 / Pages 49-50 / 95% target

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All parties clash at the Wishing Star; Puss outmaneuvers foes and secures the outcome through friendship and courage.

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Final Image

Scene 51 / Page 51 / 99% target

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Puss, Kitty, and Perrito sail toward Far Far Away, a peaceful resolution contrasting the opening’s chaos.

Team Friendship? We did not agree to this!