The Garfield Movie trailer: Chris Pratt voices Monday-hating cat, film promises new adventures

In the much-anticipated animated feature, The Garfield Movie, Chris Pratt steps into the role of the world's most sarcastic yet endearing orange cat. Scheduled to premiere in theaters on May 24, 2024, the film not only brings back the beloved Garfield but also introduces new characters to the universe created by comic artist Jim Davis.

Trailer teases Garfield's origin story

The recently released trailer gives audiences a sneak peek into Garfield's origin story, where Pratt's lovable fat cat jokingly explains how he came to adopt his owner, John. Just before indulging in a tray of lasagna, Garfield issues a playful warning to the audience about the impending messy eating scene, adding a touch of humour to the trailer.

Pratt is not alone in the voice acting spotlight, as Samuel L. Jackson lends his vocal talents to the character of Vic, Garfield's father. Both Pratt and Jackson have showcased their voice acting prowess in previous animated projects, with Jackson taking on another animated cat role in Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, and Pratt recently portraying Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

What is the legacy of the Garfield franchise?

The Garfield Movie continues the legacy of the franchise on the big screen. Bill Murray previously portrayed Garfield in Garfield: The Movie (2004) and its sequel Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006), combining live-action and CGI elements. Despite mixed critical reviews, the films achieved commercial success. The franchise has also expanded with direct-to-video releases such as Garfield Gets Real and Garfield’s Fun Fest, along with animated series like Garfield and Friends and The Garfield Show.

Who all are behind the movie?

Directed by Mark Dindal, known for his work on Chicken Little and Emperor’s New Groove, Garfield features a script penned by David Reynolds, acclaimed for his work on Finding Nemo. Sony Pictures is set to release Garfield globally. Jim Davis serves as executive producer, alongside producers Bridget McMeel, Craig Sost, John Cohen, Steven P. Wegner, Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Namit Malhotra, and Tom Jacomb. With this star-studded team, The Garfield Movie promises to bring a fresh take on the comic strip character to audiences worldwide.