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A Venetian adventure blends crime, comedy and second chances.
EMERYVILLE, California. Pixar has unveiled the official trailer for Gatto, an original animated adventure following a black cat caught between a criminal underworld and the possibility of a different life. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, the filmmaker behind Luca, the movie is scheduled for theatrical release on March 5, 2027.
Set against the canals and historic streets of Venice, the story follows Nero, a resourceful cat who has spent years working for Rocco, a powerful feline crime boss. After losing eight of his nine lives, Nero begins questioning his loyalty to the organization that shaped his existence.
The trailer introduces their complicated relationship through humorous encounters, dangerous assignments and an attempted fish theft that ends disastrously. Facing the prospect of losing his final life, Nero encounters Maja, a street musician whose unexpected friendship offers an opportunity to escape his criminal past.
Mark Ruffalo voices Nero, while Laurence Fishburne portrays Rocco. The international voice cast also includes John Turturro, Isabella Rossellini, Jason Schwartzman, Sherry Cola, Rhys Darby and Jason Mantzoukas, among others.
Casarosa reunites with producer Andrea Warren, continuing their collaboration following the Oscar-nominated Luca. Their latest project returns to an Italian setting but explores a different narrative, combining organized crime, personal redemption and the familiar myth of cats possessing nine lives.
The film also introduces a distinctive artistic direction. Pixar has developed a visual approach that combines computer animation with painterly influences, creating an atmosphere inspired by Venice’s architecture, waterways and cultural traditions.
Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli is responsible for the original musical score, with contributions from violinist Barbora Botošová.
The release will also feature Loving Dory, a new Pixar animated short set in the world of Finding Nemo, with Ellen DeGeneres returning as the voice of Dory.
For Pixar, Gatto represents another investment in original storytelling alongside established franchises, including planned sequels to The Incredibles and Coco.
The film’s combination of humor, emotional conflict and unconventional characters reflects Pixar’s continuing interest in stories about identity and transformation.
Whether Nero escapes his past remains unanswered, but his final life gives the adventure its central tension: discovering what matters before the opportunity disappears.
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