Cat in the Hat gets a new look. See all movies, TV specials and books over the years

USA Today · , USA TODAY · 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC

Bill Hader is the new voice of the Cat in the Hat. We're looking back on the Cat's old looks, including the ill-fated 2003 Mike Myers movie.

The Cat in the Hat is back.

The mischievous character has a new look and a new voice in “The Cat in the Hat” movie starring Bill Hader as the titular troublemaker. This new animated comedy, directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, is not the first of its kind or name, but it does add a new sci-fi element – with portals and time travel, this Cat is here to save the universe. He also looks notably different from other adaptations, with a smoother, 3D computer animation compared to the hand-drawn style of others.

Speaking to USA TODAY on the red carpet at the premiere, Hader said he hadn’t seen the other versions and didn’t base his Cat on them, but he grew up reading Seuss’ books.

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