Directed by Mark Dindal, known for directing animated films like Chicken Little and The Emperor's New Groove, the upcoming film has a script penned by David Reynolds. Apart from Pratt, Garfield features an ensemble cast including Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of Garfield's father, Vic, along with Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Brett Goldstein, Cecily Strong, Hannah Waddingham, and Bowen Yang.

Garfield was first published in 1976. The strip revolves around a Monday-hating, lasagna-loving orange cat named Garfield and his owner, Jon Arbuckle. The comic strip has been adapted into a handful of animation shows and two- live-action films, with Bill Murray voicing the cat. 

Garfield was earlier scheduled for a release on February 16, 2024. However later postponed to May 24, 2024.