Hilary Duff Has a ‘CATastrophe’ on Her Hands With New Song for ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Movie: Watch the Video

Hilary Duff, returning to the music scene with a new song, has added a touch of feline mischief to her comeback year. The pop star has released "CATastrophe," an original track written for the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures Animation film, "The Cat in the Hat." The song premiered on October 2, accompanied by a music video that immerses Duff in a series of vibrant, oversized settings inspired by Dr. Seuss's whimsical visual style.

Co-written with her husband, Matthew Koma, and collaborators Madison Love and Brian Phillips, Koma and Phillips also took charge of production. Duff described the song as exploring the relatable feeling of having one's entire world suddenly change, even before one is prepared for it. The pairing of this theme with an upbeat, car-ready pop song created a striking contrast, according to Duff.

Duff's return to pop music has been marked by her first studio album in over a decade, "Luck...Or Something," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The album included a host of new material and Y2K-era hits. In addition to her musical comeback, Duff has been on tour, with the "Lucky Me" tour extended through 2027. She is set to receive Billboard's Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award at the 2026 Live Music Summit.

Now, Duff takes her comeback to an entirely new world, filled with talking animals, oversized proportions, and a tall red-and-white hat—a world inspired by the iconic character from "The Cat in the Hat." The animated film, starring Bill Hader as the titular character, is set to release in theaters and IMAX on November 6, with the original soundtrack following a week earlier on October 30.