Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Jon and Garfield jet off to Britain for a vacation that turns into a comic misadventure when a mistaken identity leaves Garfield treated as the new lord of a crumbling castle. A stretch of royal etiquette and staged ceremonies prop up the cat's growing ego while Jon keeps one eye on his pet and the other on a mounting mess. The castle's lands are eyed by the cunning Lord Dargis, who schemes to seize the estate, and a quirky cast of locals adds to the chaos. What starts as sightseeing soon shifts into a prank-filled power play where Garfield must cope with palatial politics, cameras, and a whole lot of tail chasing. The tone stays breezy and family friendly throughout.

Directed by Tim Hill, the film continues the Garfield tradition using Jim Davis's comic strip as its backbone, balancing talkative cats and pratfalls with a dash of British humor. It was released by 20th Century Fox in 2006 to theaters.

With a production budget of 60 million, it earned roughly 141.7 million worldwide, delivering solid returns for a mid-range family comedy and helping keep the Garfield brand in theaters during that period for audiences around the world to delight families and reach international markets too.

Critics treated the film as light, unfussy entertainment aimed at kids and parents alike. It leans on Garfield's sardonic humor and the odd couple dynamic between Jon and the lasagna-loving feline, while poking at royal conventions and green-screen grandeur. Some praised the voice work and pace.

As part of the mid-2000s wave of live-action animated hybrids, the film reinforced Garfield's brand of pratfalls and wisecracks for family audiences. It contributed to the broader idea that celebrity pets can carry a light hearted adventure on screen, and remains a reference point for nostalgic fans and younger viewers.