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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
A quick shot of Shrek and Donkey walking across a log with Puss.
This is a direct visual reference to a similar scene in Disney's "The Lion King" with Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa. It serves as a brief but beloved cameo from the main characters of the original franchise.
In the flashback montage of Puss's eight deaths, the Gingerbread Man appears next to Puss as they are engulfed by flames from an oven.
This is a fun cameo from another iconic "Shrek" character, showing that Gingy was part of one of Puss's many reckless adventures that led to one of his deaths.
Pinocchio is seen performing on stage during a flashback of Big Jack Horner's childhood.
This cameo shows that Jack Horner's resentment of fairytale magic characters stems from being overshadowed by figures like Pinocchio in his youth, providing a comedic backstory for his villainy.
At the very end of the film, Puss, Kitty, and Perrito sail their stolen ship towards a very familiar-looking kingdom.
The kingdom is Far Far Away, the central location from the "Shrek" films. This ending directly teases a reunion with Shrek and the gang, setting up a potential "Shrek 5".
Big Jack Horner's bag contains numerous magical artifacts from other fairy tales.
These serve as a series of rapid-fire Easter eggs. Items include Cinderella's glass slipper, Aladdin's magic carpet, Captain Hook's hook, Mary Poppins' bottomless bag (which he uses), and Alice's "Eat Me" and "Drink Me" snacks from Wonderland.
The silhouette of the Wolf (Death) is hidden in the corners of the numbered cards depicting Puss's deaths.
This subtle detail foreshadows the Wolf's reveal that he has been watching over all of Puss's deaths, waiting for him to reach his last one. It implies he has been a presence in Puss's life all along.