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2026 · ANIMATION, FANTASY, ADVENTURE, FAMILY, COMEDY

The Cat in the Hat

  • 2026
  • 1h 48m
  • ★ 7.1/10
  • 17 votes
  • Animation

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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Editor’s note

Should you watch The Cat in the Hat?

The Cat in the Hat is a 1-minute animation directed by Erica Rivinoja. It stars Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez. The 7.1/10 score comes from 17 votes, so treat it as an early reading rather than a verdict. Licensed options are indexed for Canada. Works for family viewing without talking down to adults.

Directed by Erica Rivinoja. Written by Erica Rivinoja, Alessandro Carloni.

The facts

The Cat in the Hat details

Release date
31 October 2026
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
US certification
PG
Original language
EN
Budget
$86.0M
Box office
$312,366
Director
Erica Rivinoja

At a glance: The Cat in the Hat runs 1h 48m and was directed by Erica Rivinoja, opened in US cinemas on 31 October 2026, has 1 licensed option across 1 region tracked here.

Audience reaction

Ratings and reviews

7.1/1017 ratings

The Cat in the Hat sits at 7.1 out of 10 from 17 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $312,366.

Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.

FAQ

The Cat in the Hat — common questions

Is The Cat in the Hat worth watching?

Audiences rate it 7.1/10 from 17 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.

Who directed The Cat in the Hat and who stars in it?

Directed by Erica Rivinoja. Starring Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez.

How long is The Cat in the Hat?

The Cat in the Hat runs 1h 48m.

Where can I watch The Cat in the Hat?

Official options are listed for Canada. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.

When was The Cat in the Hat released?

31 October 2026 (Released).

Who is in it

The Cat in the Hat cast

Bill Hader
Bill HaderThe Cat in the Hat (voice)
Xochitl Gomez
Xochitl GomezGabby (voice)
Tiago Martinez
Tiago MartinezSebastian (voice)
Matt Berry
Matt BerryWaffles (voice)
Quinta Brunson
Quinta BrunsonSherrie from HR (voice)
Bowen Yang
Bowen YangGary (voice)
America Ferrera
America FerreraMom (Carmen) (voice)
Paula Pell
Paula PellPatty (voice)
Tituss Burgess
Tituss BurgessThe Psychic Narwhal (voice)
Giancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo EspositoMr. Hoogeboom (voice)

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Sources & how we verify

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Verified 10 November 2026. Corrections go through our corrections page.