Pixar’s Gatto Official Trailer Introduces a Musical Adventure in Venice

Pixar is taking audiences to Venice for an unusual animated adventure starring Nero, a black cat caught between superstition, music, and an unexpected search for belonging.

Disney and Pixar have released the new official trailer for Gatto, their upcoming original animated feature directed by Enrico Casarosa, the filmmaker behind Luca.

Set in the atmospheric canals and narrow streets of Venice, Italy, the film follows Nero, a scrappy black cat voiced by Mark Ruffalo. Living in a city where old superstitions shape how people see him, Nero has spent years navigating a world that doesn’t exactly welcome him.

But his problems go beyond being misunderstood.

Nero finds himself indebted to Rocco (Laurence Fishburne), a ruthless feline mob boss who controls the city’s underground cat community. With his last life on the line, Nero’s circumstances take an unexpected turn when he meets Maja, a local street musician whose connection to music could change the direction of his life.

Together, they embark on a journey that might help Nero discover his true purpose.

A Different Kind of Pixar Animation

One of the most interesting aspects of Gatto is its visual direction. Rather than relying exclusively on Pixar’s familiar polished computer-animation aesthetic, the film embraces a painterly appearance inspired by traditional oil painting.

The result gives Venice a distinctive personality, with expressive textures, atmospheric lighting, and a visual world that feels closer to an animated painting than a conventional CGI production.

It’s an ambitious creative direction that makes Gatto stand out among Pixar’s upcoming releases.

An Impressive Voice Cast and Musical Direction

Mark Ruffalo leads the voice cast as Nero, alongside Laurence Fishburne as Rocco. The additional cast includes Isabella Rossellini, John Turturro, Jason Schwartzman, Sherry Cola, Rhys Darby, Jason Mantzoukas, and Tracey Ullman, among others.

The film’s original score comes from Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement), with additional musical contributions from violinist Barbora Botošová.

Music is an important part of the film’s identity, complementing its Venetian setting and Nero’s unexpected connection with Maja.

When Does Gatto Arrive in Theaters?

Directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren, the creative team behind Pixar’s Luca, Gatto is scheduled to arrive exclusively in theaters on March 5, 2027.

The film represents another opportunity for Pixar to explore original characters and storytelling outside its established franchises.

And with a black cat, a city full of superstition, a feline criminal underworld, and a musical adventure at its center, Gatto might be one of the studio’s most unusual upcoming productions.

Sometimes, all nine lives need is a different direction.

Gatto arrives in theaters March 5, 2027.