The Cat in the Hat Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 21, 2025

The Cat in the Hat

Coming Out: Friday, November 6, 2026 Theaters

Director: Erica Rivinoja • Alessandro Carloni

Starring: Xochitl Gomez • Matt Berry • Quinta Brunson • Paula Pell • Tiago Martinez

N/A Adventure N/A

88% WILL SEE 12% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy 3D Animated CG

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Will you see The Cat in the Hat?

88% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

12% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in The Cat in the Hat – Cast List

X
Xochitl Gomez
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
M
Matt Berry
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Inventor
Q
Quinta Brunson
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Zootopia 2
P
Paula Pell
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Wine Country
T
Tiago Martinez
G
Giancarlo Esposito
The Electric State, Abigail
A
America Ferrera
The Lost Bus, Barbie
B
Bowen Yang
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, Wicked: For Good
Tituss Burgess
Respect, Snow White
Bill Hader
... The Cat

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her

Who is making The Cat in the Hat – Crew List

A look at The Cat in the Hat behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Erica Rivinoja last helmed Senior Week.

Director: Erica Rivinoja
Alessandro Carloni
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Daniela Mazzucato
Jared Stern

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: DNEG Animation
Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Warner Bros. Animation

Production – What we know about the 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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2025

Completed

Changed The Cat in the Hat movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. 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.

Mar 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Cat in the Hat Trailers and Clips

The Cat in the Hat

Official Trailer

The Cat in the Hat Release Date: When is the film coming out?

The Cat in the Hat is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 6 , 2026. There are two other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including Archangel and Jimmy.