From Billboard · Alicia Urrea · · 1m 40s
Ariana Grande voices Dr. Seuss film with Jon M. Chu
Grande teases a recording session for an animated adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go!, her next project after Wicked.
In brief
Grande teases a recording session for an animated adaptation of Oh, the Places You'll Go!, her next project after Wicked. Ariana Grande is voicing a major animated film based on Dr. Seuss' classic book, directed by Jon M. Chu and set to release in 2028. Originally reported by Billboard.
Grande steps into Dr. Seuss world
Ariana Grande shared a behind-the-scenes photo from a recording studio with director Jon M. Chu for the upcoming animated film Oh, the Places You'll Go!
“Oh the places we'll go & have been!”
Josh Gad joins the voice cast
Josh Gad stars alongside Grande in the film, announced in July 2025. Both shared studio photos holding their scripts when the casting was revealed.
Chu's first animated feature
Director Jon M. Chu is making his animated film debut with this project, co-directed by Jill Culton. The film adapts Dr. Seuss' 1990 classic about a young traveler's unpredictable life journey.
Star-studded creative team behind it
The film features original music from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who wrote The Greatest Showman and Dear Evan Hansen. J.J. Abrams produces alongside Gregg Taylor and Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Release date set for 2028
Oh, the Places You'll Go! is scheduled to hit theaters on March 17, 2028. The Warner Bros. Pictures Animation project marks Grande's voice acting work following her acclaimed Wicked era.
Grande balances break with new roles
Grande announced a step back from public-facing work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour, but continues recording and acting. She's also set to star in Focker-in-Law with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
What matters most
Ariana Grande is voicing a major animated film based on Dr. Seuss' classic book, directed by Jon M. Chu and set to release in 2028.
