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The Cat in the Hat is an animated movie based on Dr. Seuss’ children’s book. This is the second feature adaptation based on this character, and the original one came out over two decades ago. It was a box-office flop, so the upcoming film has a clear target to beat and become the biggest film adaptation based on this character. Keep scrolling for the numbers.
The OG movie was released in 2003, directed by Bo Welch, featuring Mike Myers in the titular role alongside Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Dakota Fanning, and Spencer Breslin. It received poor to negative reviews from critics and therefore underperformed at the box office. It was nominated for eight awards at the 24th Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Director.
How much must the upcoming animation earn to beat the 2003 flop?
The Mike Myers starrer live-action movie, The Cat in the Hat, was made on a reported budget of $109 million. It collected $133.9 million worldwide at the box office during its lifetime [via Box Office Mojo]. The film managed to recoup its production costs at the global box office. Therefore, the animated reboot has a low chance of becoming the top-grossing Cat in the Hat movie at the worldwide box office. The film, however, performed well domestically.
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Box office summary of The Cat in the Hat
- Domestic – $101.1 million
- International – $32.8 million
- Worldwide – $133.9 million
Therefore, the upcoming animation must earn $135 million to comfortably beat the 2003 flop. The film is eyeing a strong opening at the domestic box office. It is on track to earn around $30-$40 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend. The early reviews are positive and in the film’s favor, which would help it achieve its ultimate goal.
What is the film about?
The film follows the Cat in the Hat as he takes on his toughest assignment yet to save his job and prove himself to his frustrated boss. Working as an agent of the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC), He must cheer up his siblings, Gabby and Sebastian, who are struggling to adjust to life in a new town. The Cat in the Hat was released on November 6.
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