Overview
- Warner Bros. Pictures Animation released the official trailer on Tuesday confirming Bill Hader as the Cat and a large ensemble voice cast.
- Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni are the directors and credited screenwriters for the feature, which is based on a story by Caroline Williams and produced by Daniela Mazzucato.
- The film reframes the Cat as an agent for the I. I.I. I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC) who is sent to help siblings Gabby and Sebastian and risks losing his magical hat if he goes too far.
- Warner Bros. has set a theatrical and IMAX release in North America for November 6, 2026, with an international rollout beginning November 4, 2026.
- The project is the first full-length release from the studio’s newly branded animation label under president Bill Damaschke and will be showcased by the studio at upcoming industry events such as Annecy.