The Cat in the Hat
“The cat's out of the bag.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Cat In The Hat x Hilary Duff “CATastrophe”Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-01
Top Cast
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Bill Hader
The Cat in the Hat (voice)
Xochitl Gomez
Gabby (voice)
Tiago Martinez
Sebastian (voice)
Matt Berry
Waffles the Fish (voice)
Quinta Brunson
Sherri (voice)
Bowen Yang
Gary (voice)
America Ferrera
Carmen (voice)
Paula Pell
Patty (voice)
Tituss Burgess
The Psychic Narwhal (voice)
Giancarlo Esposito
Mr. Hoogeboom (voice)
Thomas Middleditch
Thing One (voice)
Robin Åkerstrand
Sven (voice)
Ralph Garman
(voice)
Daniel Middleton
(voice)
Roxana Ortega
(voice)
Jay Pharoah
(voice)
Wilmer Valderrama
(voice)
America Young
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Carloni, Erica Rivinoja
- Original Score
- Lorne Balfe
- Original Title
- The Cat in the Hat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- DNEG, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, A Stern Talking To, Domain Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
Alessandro Carloni, Erica Rivinoja, Caroline Goddard, Dr. Seuss
Lorne Balfe
Daniela Mazzucato, Susan Brandt, Bill Hader, Steve Zissis
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandro Carloni
Screenplay
Erica Rivinoja
Screenplay
Erica Rivinoja
Director
Alessandro Carloni
Director
Daniela Mazzucato
Producer
Aidan Sugano
Production Design
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat in the Hat
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What is The Cat in the Hat about?
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.
Who directed The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat was directed by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni.
Who stars in The Cat in the Hat?
The principal cast of The Cat in the Hat includes Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson.
When was The Cat in the Hat released and how long is it?
The Cat in the Hat was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat in the Hat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat in the Hat was composed by Lorne Balfe.
Is The Cat in the Hat based on a book or true story?
The Cat in the Hat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dr. Seuss".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat in the Hat?
The Cat in the Hat holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).