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Warner Bros. Animation Unveils Trailer for Cat in the Hat

Published 9 June 2026

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has unveiled a new trailer for its animated feature film "The Cat in the Hat," giving audiences a detailed look at the story for the upcoming cinematic reboot of the classic Dr. Seuss character. The film marks the first animated theatrical outing for the chaotic feline and is scheduled for a November release.

The trailer, released on Tuesday, introduces a fresh narrative for the Cat, voiced by comedian Bill Hader. The Cat is an agent of the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC, but his history of disastrous assignments has put him on thin ice. He is given one final mission: to cheer up siblings Gabby and Sebastian, who are struggling after moving to a new town. Failure, the trailer reveals, would cost him his magical hat and stripes.

The plot thickens when the Cat accidentally loses a crucial device called a "GoBacker," which enables time travel. To retrieve it, he strikes a deal with the children, promising to undo their move if they help him. This sets the stage for a fantastical journey through a world made of memories, expanding the whimsical universe of the original 1957 book.

The film is co-directed and co-written...

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