Warner Bros. Animation Announces Production Update and Release Date for ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Feature Adaptation

Warner Bros. Animation has officially revealed the production update and release date for the upcoming feature adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, ‘The Cat in the Hat‘.

Who Will Be Starring In The Animated Movie Adaptation Of ‘The Cat in the Hat’?

The animated movie will feature Bill Hader (Barry) in the title role, with Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Bowen Yang (SNL), Xochitl Gomez (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Matt Berry (What We Do in The Shadows), and Paula Pell (Girls5eva) joining the cast.

In this new feature version, directed and written by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, The Cat faces his toughest challenge yet: cheering up a pair of siblings adjusting to a new town. The film is produced by Daniela Mazzucato and Jared Stern, with Bill Hader and Susan Brandt serving as executive producers. DNEG Animation is the animation studio partner.

In a statement, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation under President Bill Damaschke said, “We are overjoyed to partner with our friends at Dr. Seuss to take audiences of all ages on an adventure into the beloved world of The Cat in the Hat. With this incredible voice cast led by Bill Hader as the fun-loving, agent of chaos himself and our filmmakers Alessandro and Erica at the helm, we look forward to sharing this Seussian cinematic spectacle with audiences everywhere in 2026!”

Brandt said, “We are excited to see such an exceptional group of talent join the effort to bring this iconic propertyto the screen as an animated feature. It’s been an amazing experience collaborating with the team from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation so far, as they truly understand what it takes to capture the magic of The Cat in the Hat and share his brand of imagination and joy with a new generation of Dr. Seuss fans.”

‘The Cat in the Hat’ is a classic children’s book written by Dr. Seuss in 1957. It’s about a mischievous cat who visits two kids, Sally and her brother, while their mother is away. The cat, along with Thing 1 and Thing 2, creates chaos in the house but manages to clean up before the mother returns. In 2003, Universal Pictures released a live-action adaptation of ‘The Cat in the Hat,’ with Mike Myers starring in the lead role. The film grossed over $133 million worldwide.

When Will ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Hit Theaters?

‘The Cat in the Hat’ will hit theaters on March 6, 2026, by Warner Bros. Pictures.