Kittens (film)

Kittens is an upcoming 3D American computer-animated adventure mafia comedy film produced by Lionsgate Animation. It will feature the voices of Ansel Elgort, Josh Hutcherson, Victoria Justice, Al Pacino, Michael Imperioli, Keira Knightley, and Joe Pesci and focuses on the adventure of a domesticated cat returning home after being separated from its owner while getting involved in a cat gang. The film will be released on June 16, 2023 in IMAX and 3D formats 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 teenaged owner who is often clumsy.
 * Victoria Justice as Alena, a stray alley cat who befriends Ewan.
 * Al Pacino as Blackjack, an older alley cat.
 * Michael Imperioli as Nickels, Blackjack's right hand wing.
 * Keira Knightley as Andronika, a cat
 * 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 June 16, 2023 in conventional 3D and IMAX formats.

Marketing
The film's marketing campaign began to roll out in October where promotional posters were released and promotional posters were released. Later on November 21, 2022, the teaser trailer was released for the film on Lionsgate's YouTube,