Gatto (2027) First Look!

Bobby

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November 13, 2026

Nine Lives in Venice: Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne Lead Disney and Pixar’s Painterly ‘Gatto’

Pixar is trading glossy CGI perfection for visible brushstrokes and Venetian canal intrigue. Disney and Pixar have pulled back the curtain on their 32nd animated feature, Gatto, unveiling the official full trailer, key art, and a massive roster of newly announced voice talent ahead of its spring 2027 theatrical debut.

Directed by Oscar nominee Enrico Casarosa (Luca) and produced by Andrea Warren, the 98-minute gangster comedy marks one of the boldest visual departures in Pixar history—blending modern computer animation with 2D-inspired, hand-painted watercolor textures reminiscent of classic European storybook illustrations.

Set in the winding canals and superstitious streets of Venice, Italy, Gatto follows Nero (Mark Ruffalo), a scrappy, music-loving black cat who hates water and realizes he is down to the last of his nine lives. Deeply indebted to Rocco (Laurence Fishburne), the ruthless feline mob boss ruling Venice’s criminal underbelly, Nero is tasked with stealing a rare violin from Maja (Bianca Babaşa), a passionate teenage street musician.

Instead of pulling off the heist, Nero forms an unexpected bond with Maja over their shared love of music. With Rocco’s gang closing in, Nero must decide whether to stay loyal to the feline underworld or risk everything to find his true purpose.

Alongside Ruffalo and Fishburne, Pixar revealed a deep ensemble of comedic and dramatic voices bringing Venice’s animals and residents to life, backed by an original score from Academy Award winner Dario Marianelli (Atonement, Kubo and the Two Strings):