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title: "The Cat in the Hat"
year: 2026
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/the-cat-in-the-hat"
fi1m_id: "the-cat-in-the-hat"
imdb_id: "tt2321555"
tmdb_id: 1117898
wikidata_id: "Q122932991"
critics_reviews: 0
updated: "2026-10-25T04:07:54.322650+00:00"
region: "US"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# The Cat in the Hat (2026)

Directed by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni · 1h 48m · MPA PG · Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Family

## Identity

The Cat in the Hat

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/the-cat-in-the-hat
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** the-cat-in-the-hat
- **IMDb ID:** tt2321555
- **TMDB ID:** 1117898
- **Wikidata ID:** Q122932991
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321555/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1117898, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122932991

> **Coming soon.** Opens in the US on 6 November 2026. Our review follows once the critics have had their say, usually within two days of release. The facts below are the distributor's and TMDB's.

## 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.

## Details

- **Director:** Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
- **Director:** Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
- **Screenplay:** Alessandro Carloni, Erica Rivinoja
- **Story:** Caroline Goddard
- **Novel:** Dr. Seuss
- **Music:** Lorne Balfe
- **Production design:** Aidan Sugano
- **Producer:** Daniela Mazzucato
- **Cast:** Bill Hader as The Cat in the Hat (voice); Xochitl Gomez as Gabby (voice); Tiago Martinez as Sebastian (voice); Matt Berry as Waffles the Fish (voice); Quinta Brunson as Sherri (voice); Bowen Yang as Gary (voice); America Ferrera as Carmen (voice); Paula Pell as Patty (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 48m
- **Certificate (MPA):** PG
- **Release (the US):** 6 November 2026
- **Genres:** Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
- **Production:** DNEG, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, A Stern Talking To
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkZpcypT8Z4

## Where to watch in the US

Not streaming, renting or buying in the US at the last check.

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© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/film/the-cat-in-the-hat