Quick answer
The Cat in the Hat opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, November 6, 2026. A streaming or digital release date has not been announced yet.
- U.S. release
- November 6, 2026
- Where
- Theaters
- Streaming / digital
- Not announced
- Runtime
- TBA
- Rating
- Not yet rated
Watch the The Cat in the Hat trailer
Official trailer, played through YouTube's embedded player.
About The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's computer-animated version of the Dr. Seuss classic, directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni. Bill Hader voices the Cat, who works for the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration and must cheer up two siblings struggling with a move or risk losing his hat and his job. Warner Bros. moved it from early 2026 to Friday, November 6, 2026, when it opens in U.S. theaters.
- Directed by: Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni
- Cast: Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera
- Distributor (per Wikidata): Warner Bros. Pictures
How to watch The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately, and we add them here once they are confirmed.
Common questions
When does the new Cat in the Hat movie come out?
Friday, November 6, 2026, in U.S. theaters. Warner Bros. moved it there from its earlier February 2026 date.
Who voices the Cat in the Hat?
Bill Hader. The voice cast also includes Quinta Brunson, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry as Waffles the fish, Giancarlo Esposito and America Ferrera.
Is it a remake of the 2003 Mike Myers movie?
No. It's a new, fully animated adaptation of the 1957 book, made by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat?
In theaters first. Warner Bros. films usually move to HBO Max after their theatrical run, but no streaming date has been announced. We'll add it here when it's confirmed.
Sources
Update history
- Checked the November 6, 2026 U.S. date (TheWrap), studio and voice cast; marked U.S.-specific, original summary and FAQs written, marked editor reviewed.
- Release details imported from Wikidata.
