Pixar’s New Movie ‘Gatto’ Adds Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, Drops Trailer About Mobster Cats

Pixar has released the first teaser trailer for *Gatto*, a new animated film set in Venice’s cat population, featuring a dramatic mobster plot. The trailer introduces Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne as the voices of rival feline gangsters, with a visual style described as a departure from Pixar’s usual aesthetic. Coverage highlights the film’s blend of humor and intrigue, with outlets noting its appeal to both cat enthusiasts and animation fans.

Reuters and BBC News are among outlets emphasizing the trailer’s stylistic shift, while Yahoo and Gizmodo focus on the casting and the film’s premise. ABC7 Los Angeles and Variety underscore the Venice setting and the mobster theme, framing *Gatto* as a high-stakes, anthropomorphic adventure. Cartoon Brew and Animation Magazine note the departure from Pixar’s traditional storytelling, suggesting a more mature tone.

Watching next: the full trailer release, official synopsis, and potential box-office comparisons to other Pixar spin-offs. Coverage does not yet specify a release date or further casting details.