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A brand-new film adaptation of literary master Dr. Seuss's bestselling classic "The Cat in the Hat" is set to hit the big screen, with the second official trailer and a new poster (below) recently released.
"The Cat in the Hat" carries the major responsibility of launching Warner Bros. Pictures' planned "Dr. Seuss Animated Film Universe." Alongside this film, the studio is also developing adaptations of "Thing One and Thing Two" and "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!", which will be part of the same interconnected world.
Check out the second trailer below ▼
The film is co-directed by Erica Rivinoja (writer, "Trolls") and Alessandro Carloni ("Kung Fu Panda 3"). This marks not only the first animated feature for "The Cat in the Hat" but also its second cinematic adaptation. Universal Pictures previously released a live-action version in 2003, which struggled at the box office and with critics. Warner Bros. Animation has now taken the reins for this new adaptation.
(Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)
The voice cast includes Bill Hader as the titular Cat in the Hat, along with Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez (Marvel's America Chavez), Matt Berry, America Ferrera, Giancarlo Esposito, and Paula Pell. The film is scheduled for a March 6, 2026 release in North America.
Official Synopsis: Our hero takes on his most challenging assignment yet from the Institute for Imagination & Inspiration, LLC: to cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian, who are struggling with a move to a new town. For this troublemaker, known for his over-the-top antics, this might be his last chance to prove himself… or he’ll lose his magic hat for good!