Since its debut in January 2021, Gabby’s Dollhouse has been one of Netflix’s biggest preschool hits — and four years later, the series shows no signs of slowing down. With 1.38 billion hours watched (equivalent to 471 million views) between early 2023 and mid-2025, the colourful DreamWorks show has become one of Netflix’s most successful family franchises.
Now, Gabby and her feline friends have made the leap to the big screen. Universal Pictures released Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie in U.S. theatres on September 26, 2025, marking the franchise’s first feature-length adventure.
The film features Laila Lockhart Kraner reprising her role as Gabby, joined by stars Jason Mantzoukas, Gloria Estefan, and Kristen Wiig. Directed by Ryan Crego, the story follows Gabby on a road trip with Grandma Gigi to the whimsical city of Cat Francisco. When her beloved dollhouse falls into the hands of a quirky cat lady named Vera, Gabby must embark on a heartwarming rescue mission filled with music, mischief, and plenty of cat-tastic charm.
Early reviews have been positive, praising the film’s animation and wholesome storytelling — a natural extension of the beloved Netflix series.
When Will ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ Be on Netflix?
While Universal hasn’t officially confirmed streaming details, multiple industry sources indicate that the movie falls under Universal Pictures’ animation output deal with Netflix — the same deal that covers films from Illumination and DreamWorks Animation.
Under this agreement, Universal’s animated movies debut first on Peacock, followed by a Netflix window several months later before returning to Peacock again.
Here’s the expected streaming timeline for Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie in the U.S.:
- Peacock (First Window): Late January 2026
- Netflix (Streaming Debut): Late May 2026
- Peacock (Second Window): Around March 2027
In other international Netflix regions, the timing may vary significantly — with Universal animated titles typically arriving two to five years after their U.S. theatrical release.
More Gabby’s Dollhouse Is on the Way
Fans won’t have to wait long for more adventures with Gabby and her friends. Season 12 of Gabby’s Dollhouse is set to premiere on November 17, 2025, with Netflix confirming that the series has been renewed through 100 total episodes.
With a hit series, a movie, and global brand expansion through Gabby’s Dollhouse Shop and live tours, Gabby’s world continues to grow — proving that imagination and kindness never go out of style.
