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The Cat in the Hat

2026·Movie·PG·108 min·★ 7.4(8)

“The cat's out of the bag.”

Assigned his toughest mission yet, the Cat must cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian as they adjust to life in a new town. Known for pushing boundaries, this agent of chaos must prove himself or risk losing his magical hat forever.

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About The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat is a 2026 English-language animation, fantasy and comedy film directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni. The cast is led by Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez. It has a runtime of 1h 48m.

The Cat in the Hat was produced by DNEG, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 4, 2026, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
Writers
Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni, Caroline Goddard
Release date
November 4, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$92 million
Production
DNEG, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
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The Cat in the Hat cast & crew

The Cat in the Hat was directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni and written by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni, and Caroline Goddard.

The cast features Bill Hader as The Cat in the Hat (voice), Xochitl Gomez as Gabby (voice), Tiago Martinez as Sebastian (voice), Matt Berry as Waffles the Fish (voice), Quinta Brunson as Sherrie (voice), and Bowen Yang as Gary (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lorne Balfe and it was produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Susan Brandt.

Is The Cat in the Hat worth watching?

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, fantasy, and comedy, The Cat in the Hat is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Cat in the Hat

Bill Hader

Bill Hader

The Cat in the Hat (voice)

Xochitl Gomez

Xochitl Gomez

Gabby (voice)

Tiago Martinez

Tiago Martinez

Sebastian (voice)

Matt Berry

Matt Berry

Waffles the Fish (voice)

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson

Sherrie (voice)

Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang

Gary (voice)

America Ferrera

America Ferrera

Carmen (voice)

Paula Pell

Paula Pell

Patty (voice)

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess

The Psychic Narwhal (voice)

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Mr. Hoogeboom (voice)

Thomas Middleditch

Thomas Middleditch

Thing One (voice)

Robin Åkerstrand

Robin Åkerstrand

Sven (voice)

The Cat in the Hat — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat in United States?

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▸What language is The Cat in the Hat in?

The Cat in the Hat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Cat in the Hat?

The Cat in the Hat runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

▸What is The Cat in the Hat rated?

The Cat in the Hat is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 8 ratings.

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