Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 38 m

Language: english

Director: Ryan Crego

Echo Score: 68

Budget: $32M

AnimationAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy

When Gabby and Grandma Gigi set out on a road trip, their plans are upended when Gabby’s treasured dollhouse is mistakenly taken by the eccentric cat‑lady Vera. Determined to get it back, Gabby embarks on a whimsical adventure, reuniting the Gabby Cats and racing against time to rescue her beloved dollhouse before it’s lost forever.

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1

Grandma Gigi gifts Gabby with a magical dollhouse

Grandma Gigi builds a grand dollhouse and presents Gabby with magical cat ears and the plush doll Pandy Paws. These gifts shrink Gabby and let her enter the dollhouse, kicking off the magical adventures. The moment establishes the premise that play and imagination empower the characters.

past Gigi's home
2

Gabby and the Gabby Cats prepare for Cat Francisco

In the present day, Gabby teams with the Gabby Cats to bring the dollhouse on a road trip to Cat Francisco. They gather supplies and synchronize their tiny-world adventure. The preparation marks the transition from gift to journey.

present Home
3

Road trip to Cat Francisco

The group travels toward Cat Francisco, stopping at several locations along the way. The stops introduce new scenery and hints of challenges ahead. The anticipation builds as they near their destination.

On the road to Cat Francisco
4

Dollhouse rolls into the street

At Cat Francisco, CatRat accidentally looses the latch, and the dollhouse rolls into the street. Gabby chases after it while the Gabby Cats try to steer it away from danger. The rolling house becomes a moving hazard in the city.

upon arrival Cat Francisco streets
5

Vera spots the dollhouse and buys it

An eccentric cat lady named Vera spots the dollhouse rolling along the street. Kitty Ranger blocks direct contact, and Vera buys the dollhouse from a nearby cart owner to take it home. This marks Vera's control over the dollhouse and its magic.

upon arrival Cat Francisco street
6

Vera relocates the Gabby Cats inside her home

Vera brings the dollhouse to her home and partitions the Gabby Cats: MerCat to the aquarium, Kitty Fairy outside, and others remain inside. CatRat is placed in a drawer, where a touch from his paw brings Chumsley the old doll to life. The stage is set for internal chaos.

after purchase Vera's home
7

Gabby shrinks and meets Chumsley

Gabby uses Pandy to shrink and sneaks to the dollhouse's location inside Vera's home. She meets Chumsley and four living cat pencil toppers who come to life. Chumsley explains that Vera isn't planning to play with the cats, foreshadowing conflict.

present Vera's home / dollhouse world
8

Gabby and Pandy begin the rescue mission

Gabby and Pandy set out on a rescue mission to reunite the Gabby Cats, while CatRat stays behind to keep watch for others. Their plan is to navigate Vera's world and recover their friends. The mission heightens the sense of danger and urgency.

present Inside Vera's world
9

Gabby and Pandy become mermaids in MerCat

Gabby and Pandy slip into Vera's aquarium and transform into mermaids, discovering that MerCat and its aquatic residents have claimed the waters. They explore Kaleidoscope, learning the beauty of the underwater realm before being pulled out by a bubble that carries them into the garden. This expands the magical possibilities of the dollhouse.

present MerCat aquarium and garden
10

Gnomes and Kitty Fairy reunite the friends

Kitty gnomes guide Gabby and Pandy to their queen, Kitty Fairy, who welcomes the group back with warmth. The gnomes dress them in playful outfits, and Kitty Fairy emphasizes that friendship and fun do not require a ruler. The reunion strengthens the team’s resolve.

present Garden / Kitty Fairy's realm
11

Back at Vera's home: Chumsley seizes control

Gabby and the others return to Vera's home and discover Chumsley has been warped by the dollhouse magic, creating chaos by tossing bubbles around. He reveals a painful backstory with Vera and declares his plan to take over the dollhouse. The group faces a new internal threat.

present Vera's home
12

Gigi intervenes and regains control of the magic

Gigi arrives, lends Gabby her ears so she can speak with Vera, and Vera briefly joins as a tiny ally. They enter the dollhouse together just as Chumsley overloads the magic by attempting to bake a cake with too many ingredients, triggering a portal.

present Gigi's / Vera's home; Dollhouse
13

Portal journey through a land of sweets

Gabby, Vera, and Chumsley journey through a candy-filled portal, guided by Cookie Bobby who helps them reach a cookie wafer bridge. Chumsley rejects Vera’s attempts to reconcile and breaks the bridge, threatening their escape. The portal realm tests their trust and cooperation.

inside portal Portal world (land of sweets)
14

Magic restored and homeward flight

With the dollhouse magic fading, Gabby shares some magic with Vera to create star platforms for crossing. Chumsley saves Vera from a fall, and the group returns to the dollhouse. Vera and Chumsley reconcile as the magic is restored, and Gabby, Gigi, and the Gabby Cats fly home over Cat Francisco.

end Dollhouse portal / homeward
15

Gabby helps with a new dollhouse project for her sister

Gabby returns to Gigi’s home and helps with a new dog-themed dollhouse project for Gabby’s little sister. The adventure ends with a promise of ongoing play and imagination in their family, leaving room for future stories.

after adventure Gigi's home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:42

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