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The past few years have been far from how things should have turned out for movie studios. It would be wrong to suggest that we have not come across any blockbuster movie, but it is no secret that we’ve failed to witness a repeat of the exploits that was a characteristic of the pre COVID days. In spite of everything, in an era highlighted by the lackluster performance of movies across the board, there is a genre that has managed to script a comeback – animated flicks.
Animated movies are so back
Even Joe Russo, the man behindAvengers: Endgamehad to plead thattheatre fatigue was a thing, with fans failing to learn to appreciate anything that was longer than 30 seconds. If that is the case, you know that we’re living in dull times.
How Puss in Boots: The Last Wish TROUNCED All Competition to Become the Highest Earning DreamWorks Film Since the Pandemic Era
But that didn’t matter to the helmers ofInside Out 2.The long awaited sequel to Disney’s 2015 flick witnessed the addition of a new feeling, Anxiety to the fold. The unfolding story hasmanaged to win fans’ hearts equally, going on to make over $720 million.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ssuccess might have paved the way for future Shrek movies
The $720 million also means thatInside Out 2is the highest grossing film this year, leaving behind the likes ofDune: Part TwoandGodzilla x Kong: New Empire. What is more shocking about this statistic is the fact that the animated flick has breached the mark in the span of a couple of weeks. But this ain’t the first time an animated movie is showing stellar numbers.
Sony’s Animated Garfield Movie Starring a Miscast Chris Pratt Fails to Recreate the Success of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish for What It Needed Most
Back in 2022, when directors were still wary of releasing films in theatres, a certain animated movie by the name ofPuss in Boots: The Last Wishtook the world by storm. It was a success on two fronts, gaining critical acclaim while also grossing over $485 million worldwide on a budget of $90-110 million. It was one of the better performing films of the year after all. And the success of thePuss in Bootssequel seems to have spurred on DreamWorks to take on another Shrek spin-off.
Eddie Murphy is all set to release a spin-off revolving around Donkey followingPuss in Boots: The Last Wish
Eddie Murphy had some good news forShrekfans around the world – we might be in line for witnessing the return of our favorite ogre. 15 years since, we’ve last seen him in action, Shrek and Co. are all set to return and enthrall fans withShrek 5. But that isn’t all. The success ofPuss in Boots: The Last Wishhas led the studio to wonder about the possibility of another spin-off, one revolving around everyone’s beloved character, Donkey.
A ‘DONKEY’ standalone film is in the works
Eddie Murphy plans to return along with ‘SHREK 5’
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“I’d do it in two seconds”: Eddie Murphy Still Can’t Believe His Shrek Spinoff isn’t Happening after $484M Puss in Boots 2 Success
While it is anyone’s guess what was going on behind Eddie Murphy’s mind, the success ofPuss in Boots: The Last Wishought to have been one of the things on his mind. A trend that has not been lost on movie buffs, coming out with Animated flicks has proved to be a rewarding decision. No wonder theBeverley Hills Copthought it best to take advantage of the situation while he still can.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you’re able to find her writing poems at any and all hours.
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