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The Cat in the Hat
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni. With Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAssigned 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…
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Release snapshot for The Cat in the Hat.
MoviHero lists November 4, 2026 as the release date for The Cat in the Hat. Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Bill Hader as The Cat in the Hat (voice), Xochitl Gomez as Gabby (voice), Tiago Martinez as Sebastian (voice), Matt Berry as The Fish (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 4, 2026
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorsErica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
CastBill Hader as The Cat in the Hat (voice), Xochitl Gomez as Gabby (voice), Tiago Martinez as Sebastian (voice), Matt Berry as The Fish (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Cat in the Hat runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 27 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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“Dr. Seuss movies are often hard to make, largely due to how overly simplistic the stories themselves are. But Warner Bros.' The Cat in the…”
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voiceThe Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat appears in The Cat in the Hat (2026).Open character guide voiceThing OneThing One appears in The Cat in the Hat (2026).Open character guide voiceSebastianSebastian appears in The Cat in the Hat (2026).Open character guide voiceGabbyGabby appears in The Cat in the Hat (2026).Open character guide voiceThe FishThe Fish appears in The Cat in the Hat (2026).Open character guide
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