Pixar has released the first official trailer for its upcoming animated feature film Gatto, introducing audiences to a feline adventure set in the historic canals and streets of Venice, Italy.
Directed by Enrico Casarosa, best known for Luca, the film is produced by Andrea Warren and features Mark Ruffalo as the voice of Nero, its central feline character.
According to the official synopsis, Nero begins questioning his life after years of navigating Venice, a city filled with canals and superstition.
Indebted to Rocco, a local feline mob boss voiced by Laurence Fishburne, Nero finds himself in trouble and forms an unexpected friendship with Maja, a street musician.
With his final life at stake, Nero must rely on Maja’s support to discover his true purpose before Venice catches up with him.
Trailer Reveals Nero’s Nine Lives
The newly released trailer shows Nero discovering that cats have nine lives after experiencing death for the first time.
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Realising he has eight lives remaining, Nero excitedly declares, “Eight more lives? This is amazing!”
The preview offers a glimpse of the film’s blend of comedy, adventure and emotional storytelling, with Venice providing the backdrop for Nero’s journey.
Star-Studded Voice Cast
Alongside Ruffalo and Fishburne, the newly announced voice cast includes Bianca Babaşa, Sherry Cola, John Turturro, Rumen Sali Shopov, Rhys Darby, Isabella Rossellini, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Jason Schwartzman, Jason Mantzoukas, Matt Jones, Tracey Ullman and Marco Calvani.
Gatto Release Date
Pixar’s Gatto is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on March 5, 2027.
