The Garfield Movie is a 2024 American animated comedy film based on the Jim Davis comic strip. It released in theaters on May 24, 2024, and has since completed its box office run and moved to streaming/digital — this guide reflects its confirmed reception and full soundtrack credits now that the film is well past release.
The film is directed by Mark Dindal (The Emperor’s New Groove, Chicken Little) and produced by Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment, animated by DNEG Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Garfield Movie |
| Genre/Type | Animated Comedy, Family, Adventure |
| Director | Mark Dindal |
| Composer | John Debney |
| Release Date | May 24, 2024 (United States) |
| Box Office | Approximately $255–257 million worldwide on a $60 million budget |
| Where to Watch | Digital/VOD (Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu) and Blu-ray/DVD |
| Status | Released; theatrical run complete |
Who Composed The Garfield Movie Soundtrack?
John Debney composed the original score for The Garfield Movie. This marks a reunion with director Mark Dindal, whom Debney previously worked with on The Emperor’s New Groove and Chicken Little. Debney is one of Hollywood’s most prolific composers, with credits spanning Bruce Almighty, Elf, Sin City, the Spy Kids franchise, and Disney’s 2016 The Jungle Book, across genres including comedy, horror, sci-fi, thriller, fantasy, and action-adventure.
Every Song in The Garfield Movie
| Song | Artist | Notes |
| Fly As Me | Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) | From the 2021 album An Evening with Silk Sonic; used as the de-facto theme in the first two official trailers. |
| edamame (feat. Rich Brian) | bbno$ | From the 2021 album Eat Ya Veggies; used prominently in trailer marketing. |
The full soundtrack album, released May 24, 2024, also features new original songs from artists including Snoop Dogg, Jon Batiste, and Keith Urban alongside Debney’s orchestral score.
Official Trailer:
Where to Stream The Garfield Movie
The Garfield Movie is available to rent or buy on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Vudu, and on Blu-ray/DVD. The soundtrack, including Debney’s score and the featured songs, is streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.
Cast
According to IMDb, Garfield goes on a wild outdoor adventure after an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, the alley cat Vic — forcing Garfield and Odie to abandon their pampered life to join Vic on a high-stakes heist. The voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Garfield, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, and Bowen Yang.
Box Office and Reception
The Garfield Movie earned roughly $255–257 million worldwide against a $60 million production budget — about $92 million domestically and $143–165 million internationally — making it a solid commercial success, quadrupling its reported budget at the global box office despite mixed critical reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Garfield Movie score?
John Debney composed the score, reuniting with director Mark Dindal after The Emperor’s New Groove and Chicken Little.
What song plays in The Garfield Movie trailer?
“Fly As Me” by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak (Silk Sonic) served as the de-facto trailer theme, alongside “edamame” by bbno$ featuring Rich Brian.
How much money did The Garfield Movie make?
It grossed approximately $255–257 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, a strong commercial return despite mixed reviews.
Where can I watch The Garfield Movie now?
It’s available to rent or buy digitally on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Vudu, and on Blu-ray/DVD.
Related reading: Movie Soundtracks, Prime Video, Apple TV+
(Sources: Wikipedia, IMDb, Box Office Mojo, Variety, Animation Magazine)