The Garfield Movie
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The Garfield Movie (2024) is an animated film featuring the beloved comic strip character created by Jim Davis. The film stars Chris Pratt as the voice of Garfield, a lazy, lasagna-loving orange tabby cat known for his dry wit and disdain for Mondays. The movie also introduces a new character, Garfield's father, voiced by Samuel L. Jackson, providing a backstory for the iconic feline.12
The Garfield comic strip, which debuted in 1978, became the most widely syndicated comic strip of its time, known for its relatable humor and characters like Garfield, his owner Jon Arbuckle, and the dim-witted dog Odie. The franchise has expanded to include television specials, animated series, and live-action films, with The Garfield Movie being the latest cinematic installment.12
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