Warner Bros. Announces Speedy Gonzales Animated Feature for 2026, Completing Character's Cultural Redemption

In January 2026, Warner Bros. is set to unveil a new film featuring Speedy Gonzales. This character made his debut in the 1953 cartoon "Cat-Tails for Two" and became widely recognized after his Oscar-winning short in 1955, where he is seen wearing a yellow sombrero and a red kerchief. Over the years, he appeared in 45 shorts, often outsmarting Sylvester the Cat while supporting his border community inspired by Ciudad Juarez. In the 1980s, ABC pulled his cartoons due to stereotype concerns, a move echoed by Cartoon Network in 1999, which led to protests from Hispanic American organizations like the League of United Latin American Citizens, resulting in his return in 2002. Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez, the upcoming film seeks to blend modern cultural sensitivity with Speedy's classic look.