There is something about the charming streets and winding canals of Venice that makes the Italian city feel like a world straight out of an animated adventure. From its beautiful architecture to the countless stories and traditions that have become part of its history, it is certainly a place filled with character. And for Pixar’s upcoming original animated film Gatto, the city will become the backdrop for a rather unusual adventure involving a cat, a little bit of trouble and an unexpected friendship that might just change everything.
With the film’s theatrical debut quickly approaching, Disney and Pixar have officially released a brand-new trailer and poster for Gatto, offering audiences another look at the imaginative world of director Enrico Casarosa’s latest animated feature. The upcoming film, which arrives in theaters on March 5, 2027, will reunite Casarosa with producer Andrea Warren, the creative team behind Pixar’s Oscar-nominated Luca, for another story set against the beautiful backdrop of Italy.
This time around, audiences will be introduced to Nero, a streetwise cat voiced by Mark Ruffalo who has spent years navigating the canals and superstitions of Venice. However, after living through more than a few adventures, Nero is beginning to wonder whether he has made the most of his nine lives. And with his final life on the line, things are about to become even more complicated when he finds himself indebted to Rocco, a local feline mob boss voiced by Laurence Fishburne.
As Nero attempts to find his way out of trouble, he forms an unlikely friendship with Maja, a young street musician voiced by Bianca Babaşa, who may be just the person to help him discover what truly matters. Together, the two will find themselves navigating the city and its many surprises as Nero searches for a way to make the most of the life he has left. Of course, with a feline mob boss involved and Venice itself presenting plenty of challenges, that may be easier said than done.
Alongside the new trailer, Disney and Pixar have also revealed additional members of the film’s voice cast, including Sherry Cola as Regina, John Turturro as Capitano Briganti, Rumen Sali Shopov as Papu Janko, Rhys Darby as Focaccia, Isabella Rossellini as Contessa, Natasia Demetriou as Charon, Jamie Demetriou as Plague Doctor and Jason Schwartzman as Vivaldi. The cast also includes Saverio Raimondo, Jason Mantzoukas, Matt Jones, Austin Madison, Beatrice Manfredi, Jesse Andrews, Tracey Ullman and Marco Calvani, with Casarosa himself also lending his voice to the film.
Music will also play a part in bringing the world of Gatto to life, with Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli providing the film’s original score. The soundtrack will also feature music from violinist Barbora Botošová, adding another musical element to the story and its Venetian setting.
And while Nero’s adventure will certainly be the main attraction when Gatto arrives in theaters, Pixar has another special treat in store for audiences. Accompanying the film will be Loving Dory, an all-new animated short set in the world of Finding Nemo that will see Ellen DeGeneres return as the voice of everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang.
The upcoming short will follow Dory as she finds herself caught up in an unexpected and rather unfortunate meet-cute, bringing another little adventure to the beloved underwater world. Loving Dory is written and directed by Lou Hamou-Lhadj, produced by Mary Alice Drumm and executive produced by Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton.
With its beautiful Italian setting, colorful collection of characters and a story exploring friendship and finding one’s purpose, Gatto is looking to bring another original adventure to Pixar’s growing collection of animated films. And with the latest trailer offering a closer look at Nero’s rather complicated situation, audiences won’t have much longer to wait before discovering just what awaits this unlucky feline in the streets of Venice.
Disney and Pixar’s Gatto arrives exclusively in theaters on March 5, 2027. Watch the new official trailer below!