The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss's mischievous icon returns, animated
A new animated take on Dr. Seuss's beloved chaos-bringer, as the Cat in the Hat turns a rainy, boring afternoon into a wild adventure for two bored kids.
Directed by [PLACEHOLDER] Director TBC · Animation · Comedy · Family · 2026
Trailer
Director
[PLACEHOLDER] Director TBC
Studio
Warner Bros. Animation
Release
November 5, 2026
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Full Plot
Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know. In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, "The Cat in the Hat," voiced by Bill Hader, comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.
Cast & Characters
The Cat in the Hat (voice)
Bill Hader
Gabby (voice)
Xochitl Gomez
Sebastian (voice)
Tiago Martinez
The Fish (voice)
Matt Berry
Sherri (voice)
Quinta Brunson
Did You Know?
This is a full animated reboot, distinct from the 2003 live-action Mike Myers version.
Source: Warner Bros. Animation announcement · verified 2026-07-28
Bill Hader voices the title character, taking over the role for this new animated continuity.
Source: Cast announcement · verified 2026-07-28
In 2012, following the financial success of The Lorax, an animated film adaptation of Dr.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
This film has not been released yet, so no critic or audience consensus exists. Once reviews are published, this paragraph will summarize the IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer/audience score, and Metacritic score, fetched live via OMDb.
Not applicable until the film releases and reviews are published.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Cat in the Hat come out?+
The Cat in the Hat is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
Who directed The Cat in the Hat?+
The Cat in the Hat was directed by [PLACEHOLDER] Director TBC.
