# Hilary Duff music release for The Cat in the Hat

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hilary-duff-music-release-for-the-cat-in-the-hat
> Updated: 2026-10-05T22:20:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Hilary Duff has released ‘CATastrophe,’ an original pop song written for the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures Animation film, ‘The Cat in the Hat.’ Co-written with Matthew Koma, Madison Love, and Brian Phillips, the track explores themes of upheaval and uncertainty.

The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Dano Cerny, which utilizes surreal, oversized environments inspired by the Dr. Seuss aesthetic. The track will be featured on ‘The Cat in the Hat (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack),’ which is scheduled for release on October 30 via WaterTower Music. The film is expected to arrive in theaters and IMAX on November 6.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Hilary Duff releases “CATastrophe” for The Cat in the Hat film

Hilary Duff has released “CATastrophe,” an original song for the upcoming Warner Bros. animated film “The Cat in the Hat,” inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hilary-duff-releases-catastrophe-for-the-cat-in-the-hat-film

### 2026-10-02: Hilary Duff releases “CATastrophe” for ‘The Cat in the Hat’ soundtrack

Hilary Duff has released “CATastrophe,” an original song and music video for the upcoming ‘The Cat in the Hat’ animated film soundtrack.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hilary-duff-releases-catastrophe-for-the-cat-in-the-hat-soundtrack

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