Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, November 6, 2026 Nationwide
Plot: What's the story about?
Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know! In the whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme. Doing what he does best, the Cat—as voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they've never seen before.
Poll: Will you see The Cat in the Hat?
Who stars in The Cat in the Hat: Cast List
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Inventor
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Zootopia 2
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Slumber Party
The Electric State, Rabbit Hole
The Lost Bus, Barbie
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Wicked: For Good
Snow White, Spellbound
Bill Hader ... The Cat
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
Who's making The Cat in the Hat: Crew List
A look at the The Cat in the Hat behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Erica Rivinoja last directed Senior Week. The film's writer Rob Lieber last wrote Karate Kid: Legends and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween.
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Watch The Cat in the Hat Trailers & Videos
Production: What we know about The Cat in the Hat?
Key Facts
- Warner Bros is aiming for a 2025 or 2026 theatrical release (7/2/2023).
- Based on the 1957 book by Dr. Seuss. This will be a 3D CG-animated feature film.
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - March: The film was set to Production status.
- 2021 - January: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
- 2018 - March: The film was set to Development status.
Warner Animation Group has joined with Dr. Seuss Enterprises LP in a partnership to produce multiple films -- first up is The Cat in the Hat.
- 2012 - March: The film was set to Development status.
The Cat in the Hat Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Cat in the Hat is coming out as a nationwide release in 2026 on Friday, November 6, 2026. There are 3 other movies coming out on the same date, including Archangel, Godzilla Minus Zero and Jimmy.
