Gatto: Pixar's New Movie with a Unique Pictorial Style

Pixar has just announced its next original movie called Gatto, directed by Enrico Casarosa, known for Luca and La Luna. The story is set in Venice and follows Nero, a black cat who is in debt to a feline mafia boss. To get out of that mess, Nero must forge an unexpected friendship that will help him find his true purpose. And no, you don't need to be a movie expert to appreciate this story! 🎬

Pictorial Style and Technique in 3D Animation

This project breaks a bit from Pixar's classic style, as it bets on a more stylized and pictorial aesthetic. It combines 3D animation with textures and shaders hand-painted in 2D, a technique that has become trendy after successes like Spider-Verse and The Wild Robot. They will probably use software like Autodesk Maya for the animation and tools like Substance Painter for the textures, seeking that artistic finish that gives the sensation of a work of art in motion. Production is led by Andrea Warren, who was also on Luca, guaranteeing that characteristic visual and narrative quality.

Release Date and Expectations

Gatto will hit screens in the summer of 2027, after several major Pixar releases, such as Elio in 2025, Hoppers in 2026, and Toy Story 5 also in 2026. This project presents itself as a fresh and different proposal within the studio's catalog, with a simple yet profound story that will surely captivate both cat lovers and fans of stylish animated cinema.

And well, at least now we know that at Pixar they don't just make talking toys, they also have cats with mafia debts... what's next? So get ready to enjoy this new animated adventure! 🐱

With this exciting movie, Pixar continues to innovate in the world of animation. And remember, if something doesn't go as expected, you can always blame the mafia! 😉