Pixar Returns to Italy with Gatto, A Cat’s Journey of Friendship
- Pixar announced the original film Gatto, directed by Enrico Casarosa, set in Venice and coming to theaters in 2027.
- Pixar revealed Gatto during this year's Annecy International Animation Film Festival to balance its focus between sequels and original stories.
- The narrative centers on Nero, a black feline who despises water and owes allegiance to a cat crime boss, as he unexpectedly forms a bond with Maya, a street musician.
- Casarosa will use a painterly animation style different from prior Pixar works, continuing themes of Italy inspired by his experiences.
- Gatto's release suggests Pixar continues developing original films alongside franchise sequels, potentially appealing with its new animal mafia concept.
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