Pixar has released the trailer for its new animated venture, Gatto, which will hit theaters on March 5, 2027. The film follows Nero, a cat in debt to a feline mafia boss, as he searches for his purpose through the canals of Venice. Featuring the voices of actors like Mark Ruffalo, the film is shaping up to be a family entertainment option that blends action, friendship, and reflection on destiny.
Venetian animation with whisker rendering 🐱
The technical aspect of Gatto uses Pixar's Hyperion rendering engine to capture the light on Venice's water and the realistic fur of the felines. The development team has modeled over 40 cat breeds with individual behaviors, from stealth to feline leaps. Physics simulation for rooftops and gondolas required specific algorithms, while the city's nighttime lighting was achieved with photon maps. The result is solid animation that supports the narrative.
A cat in debt: the new crisis of the feline middle class 💸
According to the trailer, Nero is not only searching for his purpose but also must pay off a debt to a mafia cat. It seems that even in the animated world, felines cannot escape monthly payments and interest. The curious thing is that while the protagonist sinks into financial trouble, the humans in the background only worry about whether the cat fits in a cardboard box. A reflection of society, but with whiskers and meows in the background.