Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass Release Date Announced
- Pictures will release the animated feature, tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass, in China on August 9.
- The world premiere of Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass is slated for the Shanghai International Film Festival.
- Zhang Gang, who previously co-directed Kuiba 3 and worked on the animation for No.7 Cherry Lane, directed the film.
Get ready! Warner Bros. Pictures is set to release the new Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass in China on August 9th. This animated feature, a Sino-american co-production, promises a fresh adventure for the beloved cat-and-mouse duo, with the world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The film sees Tom and Jerry time-traveling through a museum, meeting new friends, and facing mysterious foes. The movie commemorates the 85th anniversary of the iconic Tom and Jerry animated series created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.News Directory 3 is excited to share this news, which marks another step in the global expansion of the Tom and Jerry franchise. Discover what’s next for the timeless characters.
‘Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass’ Set for China Release
Updated June 21, 2025
Warner Bros. Pictures will release the animated feature, tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass, in China on August 9. The film, a Chinese co-production, features the iconic cat and mouse in a new adventure.
The world premiere of Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass is slated for the Shanghai International Film Festival. The movie sees Tom and Jerry accidentally time-traveling through a museum. They encounter new friends and face off against mysterious adversaries.
Wu Zhou Film Distribution Co. Ltd. will handle distribution in China. Zhang Gang, who previously co-directed Kuiba 3 and worked on the animation for No.7 Cherry Lane, directed the film. No.7 Cherry Lane won Best Screenplay at the Venice International Film Festival in 2019.
This isn’t the first time Warner Bros. has created a localized version of the Tom and Jerry IP for Asian audiences. In 2023, a Singapore-based series of shorts premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Go before a global release. Shorts were also produced for Japanese audiences.
This year marks the 85th anniversary of Tom and Jerry. William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created the characters in 1940.
What’s next
Audiences in China can look forward to seeing Tom and Jerry’s latest adventure on the big screen this August, as Warner Bros. continues to expand the reach of its classic characters.