Photo via TMDB3 critics on The Cat in the Hat: 1 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
3 critics have reviewed The Cat in the Hat so far. By our reading of each review, 1 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative. Below, every critic's verdict in their own words, with the rating where they gave one and a link to the full review.
| Outlet | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Rant | Not rated | Mixed |
| IGN | Not rated | Positive |
| TheWrap | Not rated | Negative |
"The Cat in the Hat undercuts its own wit, charm, and humor with a narrative that refuses any sort of cleaning up or streamlining"
"despite overstaying its welcome, The Cat in the Hat remains easy to enjoy thanks to its likability and humor"
Also: "Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows) as the voice of Gabby and Sebastian's pet fish, Waffles, who the Cat promptly gives the ability to speak. Is there a greater and more innately funny voice than Berry's these days?"
"Dr. Seuss’ book has been manhandled and twisted to resemble the same mild mediocrity that “The Cat in the Hat” was created to subvert in the first place"
Updated 5 November 2026. CutMirchi does not review films itself: this page gathers published critics' reviews, quoted word for word and linked, and is updated as more arrive. "Verdict" is our one-word reading of each review; ratings are as each outlet printed them.
About the film
The Cat in the Hat
6 November 2026 · in theatres · cast, trailer and release details
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
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