Fresh off the critically acclaimed Wicked, Jon M. Chu’s animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ Oh, the Places You’ll Go! now has an official release date. The film, developed as an animated musical by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, follows a young adventurer navigating life’s challenges and triumphs in a vibrant, imaginative world. Based on the esteemed writer’s final published book in 1990, Chu’s adaptation of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! will continue Dr. Seuss’ cinematic universe.
Scheduled for a theatrical release date of March 17, 2028, co-directed by Jill Culton and featuring a screenplay by Rob Lieber and original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the animated musical will also be receiving a release in IMAX theaters.
Dr. Seuss adaptations have historically resonated with audiences, often becoming significant cultural milestones. The release of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! will not only stand as its own feature but also contribute to the growing Dr. Seuss cinematic universe, which includes the upcoming The Cat in the Hat adaptation and a Thing One and Thing Two spin-off.
Director Jon M. Chu’s expertise in creating visually stunning, emotionally resonant musicals makes him an ideal choice to adapt Oh, the Places You’ll Go!. His work on Wicked, which became the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2024, demonstrates a talent for combining spectacle with heart – the intersection at which Dr. Seuss’ imaginative world thrives.
With a release date set for March 2028, Warner Bros. is giving Oh, the Places You’ll Go! plenty of time to shine as a carefully crafted animated musical. As part of the growing Dr. Seuss cinematic universe, this release could mark a major milestone for Seussian storytelling on screen. Given the acclaimed creative team behind the film, I’m optimistic that the wait will be well worth it.
