Watch This Before You See Cats

The movie adaptation of Cats will soon be coming to a theater near you. With a star-studded cast and top-of-the-line visual effects, it's expected to bring in some major revenue at the box office. Here's everything you need to know before you head out to the theater.

It's well known that movie studios typically release their films on strategic dates. For example, the beginning of the year and the very end of summer are traditionally considered dumping grounds when studios release their least ambitious films. Meanwhile, films released in the beginning of summer or around major holidays are often big-budget blockbusters, like the latest entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the Fast & the Furious franchise. And of course, films vying for Oscar nominations are typically released around the end of the year to make sure the Academy remembers them when it's time to vote.

As far as Cats goes, it is set to prowl into theaters on December 20, 2019. Clearly, Universal Pictures is hoping that its feline spectacle will be the main event at the box office during the holidays. It's also possible that they're even hoping for some Oscar nods.

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Christmastime release date | 0:16
The cast | 1:07
"Cat school" | 2:05
Plot breakdown | 2:44
Broadway classic | 3:53
Hamilton-veteran choreographer | 4:56
Oscar-winning director | 5:52
New song | 6:54
No more Broadway | 7:52
Excited cast members | 8:42