#Buttholegate refers to a viral internet rumor that surfaced shortly after the release of the 2019 film Cats, suggesting that an earlier version of the movie featured digitally rendered buttholes on the humanoid feline characters. The frenzy began in early 2020 when rumors hinted at the existence of a specialized VFX pass that was allegedly removed late in production. This sparked a wave of ironic demands and grotesque fascination, turning the failed film into a cult meme phenomenon. The term is widely used to mock poor CGI choices in Hollywood, celebrate 'cursed' cinema, or parody the 'Release the Snyder Cut' movement. It remains one of the strangest chapters in digital film history, blending morbid curiosity with genuine cinematic horror.