Bill Hader voices the iconic troublemaker in an animated adventure about imagination, change and two siblings.
- Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson and Xochitl Gomez join the voice cast.
- Bill Hader voices Dr. Seuss’s famous feline in this animated adventure.
- The Cat in the Hat reaches regional cinemas on 5 November.
- Siblings Gabby and Sebastian face a move to an unfamiliar new town.
A red-and-white striped hat, a mischievous grin and a talent for turning an ordinary afternoon upside down are enough to bring back childhood memories for many readers. Now, the Cat in the Hat movie is heading to cinemas across the UAE and the wider region on 5 November, giving families a new animated adventure inspired by Dr. Seuss’s much-loved character. Expect plenty of trouble.
For parents planning a cinema outing with younger children, animated films can be an easy way to share a story that sparks conversation long after the credits roll. This time, the famous feline is voiced by Bill Hader, bringing his own comic energy to the character.
The story follows Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling to settle into life after moving to a new town. Their difficult adjustment becomes the Cat’s latest assignment for the Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC, where he is tasked with cheering them up. Naturally, things may get a little chaotic.
A character who thrives on mischief needs a world that can keep pace with him. The new animated adventure promises a fantastical setting where magic and mayhem go hand in hand, while the Cat faces a challenge that could put his own future at risk. His magical hat is on the line.
Hader leads a voice cast that includes Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson and Xochitl Gomez, alongside Giancarlo Esposito and America Ferrera. Tituss Burgess, Bowen Yang, Paula Pell and Tiago Martinez also lend their voices to the film. There are plenty of familiar names behind the characters.
The film is directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni, who also wrote the screenplay, with the story based on Dr. Seuss’s book. Music by Lorne Balfe adds another layer to the animated production. It’s a fresh screen outing for a classic character.
For Dubai families deciding between a mall outing, a weekend activity or an evening at the cinema, the release offers a new option to add to the November calendar. UAE cinemas regularly make room for animated adventures that bring children and adults together, with VOX Cinemas, for example, offering dedicated family-friendly screening experiences. Check local listings before heading out.
Beyond the jokes and colourful chaos, the film’s story touches on a feeling children may recognise: the uncertainty of starting somewhere new and finding a way to feel at home. The Cat’s mission gives that theme a playful twist. Sometimes, a little mischief helps break the ice.
The Cat in the Hat arrives in regional cinemas on 5 November 2026, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the trailer, check your nearest cinema’s showtimes and plan a family movie outing for a story where imagination takes the lead and order is never guaranteed.
Watch the trailer here.
