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The Garfield Movie

The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated adventure comedy film based on Jim Davis’s Garfield comic strip.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated adventure comedy film based on Jim Davis's Garfield comic strip. Directed by Mark Dindal, it stars Chris Pratt as Garfield and Samuel L. Jackson as Vic, Garfield's long-lost father. The film was released theatrically in 2024 and became a commercial success despite mixed to negative reviews. It is relevant to Canadian readers as a widely distributed Hollywood family animation based on a globally familiar comic-strip character.

Premise

The story centres on Garfield being reunited with his long-lost father Vic, after which Garfield and Odie are drawn into a dangerous adventure and heist. This marks a shift from Garfield's usual indoor, comic-strip setting.

Production and release

The film was directed by Mark Dindal and written by Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. It premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 19, 2024, and opened in U.S. theatres on May 24, 2024. Sony Pictures Releasing distributed the film in the United States.

Cast

The voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Garfield and Samuel L. Jackson as Vic. Other credited cast members include Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg.

Reception and box office

The film received generally negative reviews from critics but performed well commercially. Sources report worldwide grosses of about $257 million against a $60 million budget.

Key facts

  • It is the third theatrical Garfield film adaptation and the sixth Garfield film overall.
  • Chris Pratt voices Garfield, and Samuel L. Jackson voices Vic, Garfield's father.
  • The film follows Garfield, Odie, and Vic in a high-stakes adventure involving a heist.
  • The film grossed about $257 million worldwide against a reported $60 million budget.
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Canadian context

The film was released internationally in 2024 and is relevant to Canadian readers as a widely distributed Hollywood family animation based on a globally familiar comic-strip character.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Garfield Movie?
It is a 2024 animated adventure comedy film based on the Garfield comic strip by Jim Davis.
Who directed The Garfield Movie?
Mark Dindal directed the film.
Who voices Garfield in the film?
Chris Pratt voices Garfield.
When was The Garfield Movie released?
It premiered on May 19, 2024, and was released in U.S. theatres on May 24, 2024.
How did the film perform at the box office?
It was a commercial success, with reported worldwide grosses of about $257 million.
Is The Garfield Movie related to the 2004 Garfield: The Movie?
Yes. It is a separate later adaptation and is described as the third theatrical Garfield film adaptation overall.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garfield_Movie
    Supports: General film details, release date, cast, plot, box office, and adaptation status.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_garfield_movie
    Supports: Director, screenwriters, cast, release date, runtime, genre, and plot synopsis.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-garfield-movie/umc.cmc.4si7hhlswcdl4ys5h8ozmm53q
    Supports: Plot summary, runtime, director, and main cast.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81762622
    Supports: Plot summary and main cast.