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The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss · The Cat in the Hat Collection

2026
Animation Comedy Adventure Family
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Overview

In an all-new, epic adventure where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme, the Cat in the Hat takes on his toughest assignment yet: cheering up a pair of siblings struggling to adapt to their new town.

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Overview

The animated theatrical feature debut of Dr. Seuss's beloved Cat, voiced by Bill Hader. Written and directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, it is the first film in a planned Warner Bros. Pictures Animation series of Dr. Seuss features.

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Upcoming Warner Bros. animated Dr. Seuss film with Bill Hader voicing the Cat. The character's animated feature debut, releasing November 6, 2026.

Upcoming family release — details to follow closer to launch.

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Development

In development at Warner Bros. Animation with Dr. Seuss Enterprises for several years.

Casting

Bill Hader announced as the Cat, with an ensemble comedic voice cast rounded out through 2024–2025.

Release

Release date shifted from early 2026 to November 6, 2026, to target the year-end holiday window.

Production

Development

In development at Warner Bros. Animation with Dr. Seuss Enterprises for several years.

Casting

Bill Hader announced as the Cat, with an ensemble comedic voice cast rounded out through 2024–2025.

Release

Release date shifted from early 2026 to November 6, 2026, to target the year-end holiday window.

Cast

Bill Hader The Cat
Xochitl Gomez Undisclosed
Matt Berry Undisclosed
Quinta Brunson Undisclosed
Paula Pell Undisclosed
Tiago Martinez Undisclosed
Giancarlo Esposito Mr. Hoogeboom
America Ferrera Undisclosed
Bowen Yang Undisclosed
Tituss Burgess Undisclosed

Characters

The Cat Bill Hader
Undisclosed Xochitl Gomez
Undisclosed Matt Berry
Undisclosed Quinta Brunson
Undisclosed Paula Pell
Undisclosed Tiago Martinez
Mr. Hoogeboom Giancarlo Esposito
Undisclosed America Ferrera
Undisclosed Bowen Yang
Undisclosed Tituss Burgess

Crew

Alessandro Carloni Director
Erica Rivinoja Director
Alessandro Carloni Writer
Erica Rivinoja Writer
Daniela Mazzucato Producer
Jared Stern Producer
Bill Hader Executive Producer
Susan Brandt Executive Producer

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Trivia

  • This is the animated theatrical feature debut of the Cat in the Hat, and the third screen adaptation after a 1971 TV special and the 2003 live-action film.
  • Bill Hader previously played the Cat in the Hat in a 2014 Saturday Night Live sketch before officially voicing the character.
  • It is the first title from the relaunched Warner Bros. Pictures Animation division and the start of a planned Dr. Seuss film series.

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