The movie adaptation ofCatswill be coming to a theater near you.Cat loversof the world, rejoice!

That would buy a lot of cat food!

So what can we glean from theCatstrailer?

Francesca Hayward and another cast member in Cats

How will the film depict anthropomorphic cats who sing and dance?

And just who’s starring in this big-budgetCatsmusical?

Read on to learn everything there is to know about theCatsmovie.

Francesca Hayward holding utensils in Cats

What is Cats' release date for theaters?

As far asCatsis concerned, its release date is Dec. 20, 2019, according toIMDb.

Clearly Universal is hoping thatCatswill be the main event at the box office during the holidays.

Francesca Hayward dancing in Cats

It’s also possible that they’re hoping for an Oscar nod because of the timing.

Finally, the incredibly gifted ballet dancerFrancesca Haywardwill dance her way into your heart as Victoria.

What an insanely talented line-up!

The cast of Cats

You have to love all of the clever names!

She also did additional research as needed to bring her A-game to the set.

Honestly, that sounds kind of fun.

Taylor Swift in Cats

Rebel Wilson also talked about cat school in an interview onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Then the official introductions start, beginning with James Corden and culminating with Hayward in her featured role.

TheCatstrailer ends with a group dance shot and then theCatslogo.

Judi Dench in Cats

What is the plot of Cats?

If you aren’t already familiar with what happens inCats, spoiler alert!

We’re going to summarize the major plot points just ahead.

Francesca Hayward and Laurie Davidson in Cats

But before long, he will be found when the Jellicles band together to facilitate his rescue.

Don’t forget to bring your tissues for those final scenes!

Broadway’sCatsreally was insanely popular.

Jennifer Hudson in Cats

“My brain has melted.

My eyes are bleeding.

There is no god.”

Laurie Davidson in Cats

Puchko was joined by plenty of other terrified viewers, such as writer Louis Virtel.

Director Jordan Peele also joined in with the lambasting,retweetingtheCatstrailer but with the music from his horror filmUs.

Clearlythe Internet has some feelings about theCatsmovie!

The cast of Cats

The massively successful musicaltook home 11 Tony Awardsin 2016, and has basically turned Broadway on its head.

That’s impressive in and of itself!

That filmreceivedeight Academy Award nominations and won the Golden Globe Award for best picture musical or comedy.

Actors in Cats looking up at a stage

Fortunately forCatsgroupies everywhere, there’s going to be new music in the upcoming film adaptation.

That’s pretty exciting for musical buffs and die-hard Andrew Lloyd Webber fans.

We’re not worried!

Jason Derulo in Cats

It’s alsoone of the highest-grossing musicals in all of Broadway history.

“I have cats.

I’m obsessed with them.

Ian McKellen in Cats

“Like, this is my calling in life to do this for the ladies.”

And for the cats, Taylor!

So what is it about the feline persuasion that Swift appreciates and enjoys?

Taylor Swift in Cats

“They’re very dignified,” she continued.

“They’re independent.

They’re very capable of dealing with their own life.”

Idris Elba in Cats

“It’s going to be spectacular,” he proclaimed in an interview withVanity Fair.

Elba echoed that sentiment on a separate occasion, this time in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.

“I think it’s going to be incredible to see,” he shared.

It certainly hasn’t, Idris!

Given Elba’s incredible acting abilities, chances are that he’ll shine as the dark and dangerous Macavity.

We can’t wait!