Produced by Ánima Estudios in Mexico, this film was a massive box office success, grossing over $100 million pesos in its opening weekend alone. Unlike American reboots that tend to fail critically, this film honored the Spanish dub’s legacy. The plot follows Don Gato as he tries to save his neighborhood from a corrupt police chief, introducing a new character (Lucy) while keeping the original voice cast’s spirit alive.
In 2015, Warner Bros. Animation launched a reboot titled Top Cat (simply staying close to the original name), which aired on Cartoon Network in Latin America. This new series updated the humor for a 21st-century audience, introducing smartphones and gentrification jokes into the alleyway setting. While short-lived, this revival proved that the IP still had modern legs. Don Gato Y Su Pandilla Porno Poringa
A sequel, Don Gato 2: La Venganza de Karaoke (2021), followed, though it received mixed reviews. Critics noted that while the animation quality improved, the script relied too heavily on 1960s nostalgia. Produced by Ánima Estudios in Mexico, this film
Two CGI animated films were produced by Ánima Estudios (Mexico) in co-production with Illusion Studios (Argentina). In 2015, Warner Bros