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'''''CatsAttack''''' is an upcoming American [[animated]] [[action-comedy]] film based on ''[[The Talking Cat]]'' series created by the late [[Steve Cash]]. Produced by [[Mob Productions]] and distributed by [[Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]], the film is directed by [[Lyra Stormwind]] from a screenplay by [[Freddie Goodwin]]. | |||
'' | Development began in 2023 as a tribute to Cash, who passed away in 2021. Rather than recast or replace Steve’s character, the film will focus entirely on the cats, each portrayed in distinct animation styles tailored to their personalities and the series’ tone. Goodwin described writing the screenplay as an “incredibly difficult” task, citing the emotional pressure of crafting a story that both concludes the beloved web series—spanning over 60 episodes—and properly honors its creator. The creative team emphasized their commitment to staying true to the original while delivering a heartfelt sendoff. | ||
''CatsAttack'' is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 12, 2025. | |||
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Development began in 2023 as a heartfelt tribute to Steve Cash, who tragically passed away in 2021. Rather than recasting or digitally recreating Cash’s on-screen persona, the filmmakers made a deliberate decision to shift the focus entirely to the cats, the true heart of the original ''Talking Cat'' series. Each feline character will be animated in a unique, stylistically distinct way—designed to reflect not only their personalities but also the surreal, chaotic, and comedic energy that defined the web series. According to director Lyra Stormwind, these visual choices are meant to “celebrate the soul of what made ''Talking Cat'' such a cult phenomenon.” | |||
Freddie Goodwin, who penned the screenplay, admitted in multiple interviews that crafting the story was “one of the most emotionally demanding scripts” he’s ever worked on. He noted that the team felt the enormous responsibility of concluding a series that had brought joy to millions, while also honoring the spirit and legacy of its creator. “We didn’t want to make a cash-grab or a rehash,” Goodwin explained. “This had to ''mean'' something. It had to feel like Steve would have approved.” | |||
The film is envisioned as both a conclusion and a quiet continuation. Goodwin described the ending as "a door left open—by just a few inches." While the story reaches an emotional and narrative resolution, it does so with a purposeful sense of ambiguity. This creative choice, as he elaborated, was intended to preserve the potential for future exploration—whether that means a sequel, a spinoff, or even a radically different approach to the universe Steve built. “We wanted fans to feel closure,” said Goodwin, “but also the possibility that this isn’t the final goodbye. That somewhere, in another timeline or with another vision, these cats might still have more chaos to unleash.” | |||
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| CatsAttack | |
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Lyra Stormwind |
| Written by | |
| Based on | |
| Cinematography | Mira Silverleaf |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $265 million |
CatsAttack is an upcoming American animated action-comedy film based on The Talking Cat series created by the late Steve Cash. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film is directed by Lyra Stormwind from a screenplay by Freddie Goodwin.
Development began in 2023 as a tribute to Cash, who passed away in 2021. Rather than recast or replace Steve’s character, the film will focus entirely on the cats, each portrayed in distinct animation styles tailored to their personalities and the series’ tone. Goodwin described writing the screenplay as an “incredibly difficult” task, citing the emotional pressure of crafting a story that both concludes the beloved web series—spanning over 60 episodes—and properly honors its creator. The creative team emphasized their commitment to staying true to the original while delivering a heartfelt sendoff.
CatsAttack is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 12, 2025.
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Development began in 2023 as a heartfelt tribute to Steve Cash, who tragically passed away in 2021. Rather than recasting or digitally recreating Cash’s on-screen persona, the filmmakers made a deliberate decision to shift the focus entirely to the cats, the true heart of the original Talking Cat series. Each feline character will be animated in a unique, stylistically distinct way—designed to reflect not only their personalities but also the surreal, chaotic, and comedic energy that defined the web series. According to director Lyra Stormwind, these visual choices are meant to “celebrate the soul of what made Talking Cat such a cult phenomenon.”
Freddie Goodwin, who penned the screenplay, admitted in multiple interviews that crafting the story was “one of the most emotionally demanding scripts” he’s ever worked on. He noted that the team felt the enormous responsibility of concluding a series that had brought joy to millions, while also honoring the spirit and legacy of its creator. “We didn’t want to make a cash-grab or a rehash,” Goodwin explained. “This had to mean something. It had to feel like Steve would have approved.”
The film is envisioned as both a conclusion and a quiet continuation. Goodwin described the ending as "a door left open—by just a few inches." While the story reaches an emotional and narrative resolution, it does so with a purposeful sense of ambiguity. This creative choice, as he elaborated, was intended to preserve the potential for future exploration—whether that means a sequel, a spinoff, or even a radically different approach to the universe Steve built. “We wanted fans to feel closure,” said Goodwin, “but also the possibility that this isn’t the final goodbye. That somewhere, in another timeline or with another vision, these cats might still have more chaos to unleash.”
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On June 13, 2025, Freddie Goodwin revealed the films logo.
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