The character of Puss in Boots originated in a European fairy tale in 1697 , and the film is a spin-off and prequel to the '' Shrek '' franchise . The film was released in theaters on October 28 , 2011 , in Digital 3D and IMAX 3D . '' Puss in Boots '' received positive reviews from critics , grossed $ 554.9 million at the box office , and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 84th Academy Awards . A television series spin-off from the film titled '' The Adventures of Puss in Boots '' premiered on Netflix in 2015 . A sequel titled '' Puss in Boots 2 : Nine Lives & 40 Thieves '' was scheduled for release in 2018 but was removed from the studio 's schedule in early 2015
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Puss in Boots (2011 film)