Kittens

Kittens is an upcoming 3D American computer-animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Lionsgate Animation and Walden Media. It will feature the voices of Ansel Elgort, Josh Hutcherson, Victoria Justice, Al Pacino, Tom Hiddleston, Keira Knightley, and Joe Pesci and focuses on the adventure of a domesticated cat returning home after being separated from it's owner while getting involved in a cat gang. The film will be released on July 28, 2023 in conventional 3D and IMAX by Lionsgate.

Synopsis
A dim-witted domesticated cat is separated from his owners and must travel back to them while meeting new friends.

Cast

 * Ansel Elgort as Ewan, a domesticated cat who is separated from his owner.
 * Josh Hutcherson as Billy, Ewan's clumsy owner who often loses a lot of his belongings.
 * Victoria Justice as Alena, a stray alley cat who befriends Ewan.
 * Al Pacino as Blackhack, an older alley cat who is the leader of the Catnip mob.
 * Tom Hiddleston as Nickels, Blackjack's right hand wing.
 * Keira Knightley as Andronika
 * Joe Pesci

Production
In June 2017, Henry Slick pitched a script to Lionsgate about an animated film about cats but with a dark twist to it. After Lionsgate green-lit the film, the film started production with the film being made under the Lionsgate Animation label by them. By July 2021, Ansel Elgort was cast as the main protagonist of the film, Ewan with Josh Hutcherson being added to the cast. Victoria Justice was later added to the cast along with Al Pacino and Tom Hiddleston as well.

Release
Kittens is scheduled to be released on July 28, 2023 in conventional 3D and PLF formats.

Marketing
The film's teaser trailer was released on November 23, 2023, and was praised for it's darker tone compared to previous Lionsgate Animation films.