The Talking Kitty Cat Movie 2: The Abduction of Shelby

The Talking Kitty Cat Movie 2: The Abduction of Shelby (also known as The Talking Kitty Cat Movie 2 and simply The Abduction of Shelby) is a 2023 live-action/computer-animated action-crime adventure comedy film based on the YouTube series Talking Kitty Cat by Steve Cash. The film is directed by James Cameron, Pat Casey and Josh Miller and produced by Chris Morgan and Celia DeCosta Cash based on a screenplay by Chris Morgan, Pat Casey, Josh Miller, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and a story by Neal H. Moritz, DeCosta Cash, Lord, Miller, and Cameron.

A sequel to The Talking Kitty Cat Movie, the film reprises the voices of Tom Holland as Sylvester, with Emma Stone, Kate McKinnon and John Mulaney, with Chris Evans, Kristen Bell, Idris Elba, Ewan McGregor and Ian McShane starring in live-action roles. The film follows Steve, Celia DeCosta, and their pets Sylvester, Random Kitty, Gibbyson, GG and Shelby as they embark on a vacation to the United Kingdom. They plan to relax and enjoy their time together, but their trip takes a dark turn when Shelby is dognapped by three vicious criminals.

An international co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, the film is produced by Lightstorm Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Bron Studios, Original Film and Talking Kitty Cat LLC, with Sony Pictures Imageworks and Wētā FX providing animation and visual effects services.

Premiering in Los Angeles on February 4, 2023, The Talking Kitty Cat Movie 2: The Abduction of Shelby was theatrically released in the United States by 20th Century Studios in 2D, 3D, RealD 3D, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and IMAX formats. The film received positive reviews and has grossed $361.5 million worldwide on its budget of $180-255 million. A sequel is in development for a release date of April 25, 2025.

Plot
The kidnappers load Shelby into a white SUV and drive her to a high-security animal torture shelter, where they plan to sell her to the highest bidder. Steve and Celia are devastated and quickly enlist the help of Sylvester, the talking kitty cat, and their other animal friends to rescue Shelby. The group sets off on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the animal torture shelter and rescue Shelby before it's too late. Along the way, they encounter a host of obstacles, including highly trained guard dogs and ruthless animal abusers.

However, Sylvester and his friends are determined to save Shelby, and they use their unique talents to outsmart their adversaries and stay one step ahead. As the clock ticks down and the stakes get higher, the group faces their toughest challenge yet. They must overcome their fears and work together to save Shelby and bring the kidnappers to justice. As they venture deeper into the animal torture shelter, the group uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving illegal animal trafficking and experimentation. They discover that the kidnappers are part of a larger criminal organization that profits from the sale of stolen pets and the cruel experimentation on animals.

Sylvester and his friends must not only save Shelby but also put a stop to the criminal organization's operation. They must race against time to gather evidence and expose the truth before it's too late. With the help of a group of activist animals, including a tech-savvy parrot and a streetwise rat, the group launches a daring rescue operation. They must overcome impossible odds and use all their skills and wits to save Shelby and take down the criminal organization.

As they fight for justice, the group realizes that their bond has grown stronger and that they are willing to risk everything for the ones they love. However, as the group prepares to leave the animal torture shelter, they realize that one of the kidnappers has escaped and is on the run. They must track him down and bring him to justice before he can harm any other innocent animals. Sylvester and his friends embark on a thrilling chase through the streets of London, facing off against the cunning kidnapper and his vicious guard dogs. They must use all their skills and resourcefulness to catch the kidnapper and prevent him from doing any more harm.

With the help of their new allies, including a group of street cats and a wise old owl, the group tracks down the kidnapper to his hideout. They engage in a final showdown, and justice is once again served. As the group returns home with Shelby, they realize that their adventure has brought them closer together and that they are stronger as a team. They vow to continue fighting for justice and to protect innocent animals everywhere.