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Based on The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. A movie · Theaters · Finished filming

Countdown
Nov 6, 2026
to Nov 6, 2026, your local midnight
Estimated reading time
≈ 1 h 15 min
63 pages × 1.2 min
FormatMovie
Where to watchTheaters
Studio / platformWarner Bros. Pictures (Warner Bros. Pictures Animation)
ReleaseNov 6, 2026

Status: Finished; opens in US theaters Nov 6, 2026.

Animated feature from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. The book is a short picture book, so this is the fastest read on the list.

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Dates last checked Oct 18, 2026. Reading time uses Open Library's median page count across editions at about 1.2 minutes per page, so it is a rough guide. Release dates change; if one looks wrong, check the sources above.

Data notes

  • Older articles still show the earlier Feb 27, 2026 date. The release moved to Nov 6, 2026 in Aug 2025 and the official site lists Nov 6.

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