It’s lasagna time forChris Prattand the rest ofThe Garfield Moviecast and crew, as production for the upcoming animated movie has resumed. Production for the feature was ongoing when the dual WGA andSAG-AFTRA strikesrocked Hollywood with many projects coming to a halt as writers and actors fought for a fair deal. With the strikes now behind us, Hollywood is beginning to look like itself again and Pratt is back to work as the voice of the titular Monday-loathing cat.
The Garfield Movieis undoubtedly one of themost anticipated animated featureshitting our screens next year. Given that fans have not seen their favorite cat on the big screen since 2006’sGarfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. Today, Pratt is stoking that anticipation by sharing a new on-set photo showing him back in action. The selfie posted to Instagram shows Pratt posing behind a mic with a poster of Garfield forming a backdrop on a wide screen. Pratt shares a weirdly uncanny resemblance to the orange feline as he appears to mimic Garfield’s trademark lazy and nonchalant mannerisms.
The Garfield Moviewas first announced to be in production in 2016 and has been a long-gestating project that has suffered more than a few setbacks. Production picked up speed in 2021 whenPratt was cast in the role. The movie would then suffer several delays before it was recently announced thatit would be released exclusively in theaters on July 28, 2025, before heading for Netflix. Though production for the feature is still ongoing, Sony recently rewarded the long patience of fans byreleasing a trailer teasing all the hilarious mischief to expectwhen Garfield makes his much-awaited return. The movie will welcome the return of Garfield’s owner Jon Arbuckle, and Garfield’s canine sidekick, Odie. The plot will center around Garfield’s reunion with his long-lost dad, described as a scruffy street cat, Vic who forces Garfield to join him on a high-stakes heist.
‘The Garfield Movie’ Will Feature A Starry Cast
As if the return of Garfield to our screens after about two decades of absence was not enough to stir fan interest, the makers have assembled prominent stars to bring the characters to life. Alongside Pratt,The Garfield Movie’s voice cast also includesSamuel L. Jacksonwho voices Vic, andNicholas Houltas the voice of Jon withHannah Waddinghamalso cast in a mystery role. Jackson brings his experience voicing another feline inPaws of Fury: The Legend of Hankwhile Pratt continues to establish himself as a respected voice actor after the immense success ofThe Super Mario Bros Movie. Take a look at Pratt’s on-set photo below:
The Garfield Movie
Garfield is about to go on a wild outdoor adventure. After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - the cat Vic - Garfield and Odie are forced to abandon their pampered life to join Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
