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The Cat in the Hat has been released in theaters, and it is competing against two foreign-language movies – Godzilla Minus Zero and Ramayana at the North American box office. According to the latest estimates, it will not land at the #1 spot in the domestic box office rankings. This will mark another underwhelming domestic debut for Warner Bros. Pictures this year. Compared with the debuts of the previous Dr. Seuss movies, this one is poised for a much weaker start. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The film’s critic ratings have not yet been revealed, but it is not among the year’s popular releases. This could hamper its financial run; however, things can turn around if the word of mouth is strong. The animation is the second feature-length adaptation of the Dr. Seuss character.
How much is the film tracking to earn on its opening weekend in North America?
According to reports, The Cat in the Hat is poised to have a slow opening weekend at the North American box office. It has been receiving mixed reviews from critics so far, but the box office performance depends on audience reception. The Dr. Seuss adaptation is tracking to earn between $20 million and $25 million at the domestic box office. It will land a spot in the top 3 North American box office rankings.
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How does it stack up against previous Dr. Seuss adaptations?
Compared to The Lorax and The Grinch, this will be the lowest opening weekend among the Dr. Seuss adaptations. For the record, The Lorax released in 2012 collected $70.2 million in its opening weekend. Meanwhile, The Grinch raked in a solid $67.6 million; both are far better than what this 2026 film is expected to earn in its opening weekend.
Unfortunately, it is also on track to earn less than the 2003 flop did in its opening weekend at the North American box office. It collected $101.1 million in its domestic run. The animation will not even beat the live-action movie’s poor debut gross.
What is the film about?
The film follows the mischievous Cat, voiced by Bill Hader, as he takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. Tasked with cheering up siblings Gabby and Sebastian, who are struggling to adjust to life in a new town, the agent of chaos must prove himself through a fantastical adventure filled with mischief, magic, and mayhem or risk losing his magical hat forever. The Cat in the Hat is now running in theaters.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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