The Garfield Movie, released in 2024, is an animated comedy based on Jim Davis' beloved comic strip, directed by Mark Dindal and featuring Chris Pratt as Garfield and Samuel L. Jackson as his estranged father, Vic. The film sees the pampered Garfield and Odie abducted, leading to Garfield's reunion with Vic, a street cat, who ropes them into a high-stakes milk heist orchestrated by the vengeful Persian cat, Jinx. During their adventure, Garfield learns that Vic's earlier abandonment was a selfless act to ensure his son's well-being with Jon, fostering forgiveness between them.

Released internationally on May 1, 2024, and in the US on May 24, the film, despite receiving negative critical reviews for unfaithfulness to its source material, proved a commercial success, grossing $257 million globally against a $60 million budget. It was even nominated for a 2024 Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie, and a sequel is already in development.