The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is getting underway today in France and that means we have a fun week of news ahead of us. Getting ahead of the pack are Netflix who have just debuted the official trailer for upcoming animated comedy series Alley Cats.
The series, created by Ricky Gervais, follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life, and features a bold 2D animation style produced at the UK-based award-winning Blink Industries.
Later this week, Ricky Gervais will also attend Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Thursday 25th June for a discussion of the upcoming series, which features his signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect. As part of the discussion, Netflix will also give a world exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes, ahead of the series premiere.
Watch the film’s trailer in the player below:
Starring alongside Gervais in Alley Cats are Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and also featuring Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
Alley Cats is an adult animated sitcom created by and starring the multi award-winning Ricky Gervais. The series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life. From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect.
The series comes to Netflix globally on August 7, 2026.
