2026 · Film
The Cat in the Hat
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's take on Dr. Seuss's book, with Bill Hader voicing the Cat in the Hat as an agent sent to cheer up two siblings.
Release Fri, 6 Nov, 2026 Confirmed
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaThe Cat in the Hat releases on 6 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
Releases Fri, 6 Nov, 2026Confirmed
The story
The Cat in the Hat works for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC). He is known for taking things too far, and his latest assignment may be his last chance to prove himself, or he could lose his magical hat. His job is to cheer up Gabby and Sebastian, a brother and sister struggling after a move to a new town.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
An animated Dr. Seuss comedy made for children and families, with Bill Hader voicing the Cat. The CBFC certificate is not yet published.
Genres:AnimationKidsComedyFamily
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
The Cat in the Hat is Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's first full-length feature and the second film based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book, after the 2003 live-action version. Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni wrote and directed it, with animation by DNEG and a score by Lorne Balfe. It is meant to launch a Dr. Seuss shared universe.
The film was moved from February 2026 to 6 November 2026 in August 2025. Warner Bros. India has confirmed the same date for India, in cinemas and IMAX, in English and Hindi. The Hindi dub is official, and the studio's India channel has posted Hindi trailers. No streaming partner has been announced.
What we know so far
- Wed, 19 Mar, 2025Warner Bros. moved the US release from 6 March 2026 to 27 February 2026. Source
- Tue, 1 Jul, 2025Warner Bros. released the first trailer. Source
- Thu, 21 Aug, 2025Warner Bros. moved the release to 6 November 2026. Source
- Tue, 9 Jun, 2026Warner Bros. India released an official Hindi trailer and said the film opens across India in cinemas and IMAX on 6 November 2026, in English and Hindi. Source
- Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Warner Bros. India released the main Hindi trailer, again giving 6 November in English and Hindi, also in IMAX. The India date matches the US date. Source
The facts
- Language
- English
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Animated fantasy comedy
- Director
- Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
- Cast
- Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, Giancarlo Esposito
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat in India?
- The Cat in the Hat releases on 6 November 2026 (confirmed). We will add where to watch it once it is out.
- Is The Cat in the Hat available in Hindi?
- Yes. The Cat in the Hat was made in English, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available.
- When does The Cat in the Hat release?
- The Cat in the Hat is scheduled to release on 6 November 2026. This date has been officially announced. Latest update: Warner Bros. India released the main Hindi trailer, again giving 6 November in English and Hindi, also in IMAX. The India date matches the US date.
- When will The Cat in the Hat come to OTT?
- No OTT release date has been announced for The Cat in the Hat yet. We will update this page when a date is confirmed.