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Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass

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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass
猫和老鼠：星盘奇缘
Directed byZhang Gang
Written byZhang Gang
Based on
Tom and Jerry
by 
Produced byZhang Gang
Chen Bofei
Jasmine Gao
Huixia Zhang
Shaojing Yang
StarringJohn Shang
Ruan Yeifei
Kyle McCarley
Brent Mukai
Maria Bamford
Edited byChen Mengyue
Music byHank Lee
Production
companies
Distributed byWuzhou Film Distribution (China)
Viva Pictures (United States)
Release dates
  • 2 August 2025 (2025-08-02) (China)
  • 4 September 2026 (2026-09-04) (U.S.)
Running time
104 minutes
CountriesChina
United States
LanguagesCantonese
English

Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass (Chinese: 猫和老鼠：星盘奇缘; also known in United States as "Tom and Jerry and the Forbidden Compass") is a 2025 animated adventure fantasy comedy film based on the Tom and Jerry franchise created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.[1] Written and directed by Zhang Gang, the film was produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures,[2] and Origin Animation. It is the first fully computer-animated feature-length film in the Tom and Jerry franchise.[3][4] The film premiered at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival on 21 June 2025 and was released theatrically in China on 2 August 2025.[5][6][7]

Premise

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During a chase through a museum, Tom and Jerry discover a mysterious compass that transports them to a fantastical world inspired by Chinese mythology. To return home, the pair must work together on a journey involving magical creatures, ancient secrets, and new allies.

Voice cast

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  • John Shang as Tom Cat
  • Ruan Yifei as Jerry Mouse
  • Jiang Wen as Heavenly Master
  • Wang Baoshun as Phoenix Master
  • Li Boxin as Lil Feeney
  • Li Hanlin as Ten Ten and Xander
  • Long Lan as Sonny
  • Zhang Wenjie as Jade
  • Tu Xiongfei as Mega Rat
  • Li Zongcheng as Young Mega Rat
  • Bai Weichen as Jade's Beijing opera singing voice
  • Zhang Gang as Devil Tom

English dub

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  • Andrew Kishino as Celestial Master
  • Kyle McCarley as Phoenix Master
  • Cory Yee as Lil Feeney
  • Andrew Grace as Ten Ten
  • Ryan W. Garcia as Xander
  • Christopher W. Jones as Sonny
  • Miya Kodama as Jade
  • Brent Mukai as Mega Rat
  • Eduardo De Los Reyes as Gold Tooth
  • Marc Haize for Rap Battle

Production

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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass was written and directed by Zhang Gang and produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures.[2] The project was developed as a Chinese co-production and marked the first fully computer-animated feature film in the Tom and Jerry franchise.[3] The filmmakers sought to combine the classic slapstick comedy of Tom and Jerry with elements of Chinese mythology, folklore, and fantasy adventure.[4] The film was produced with the participation of Warner Bros. Pictures, which collaborated with Chinese partners on the project.[6]

Release

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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass had its world premiere at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival on 21 June 2025, where it was screened as part of the festival's animation lineup.[6][8] Warner Bros. Pictures announced the film's Chinese theatrical release in June 2025. Distributed by Wuzhou Film Distribution Co., Ltd., the film was released nationwide in China on 2 August 2025.[9] In April 2026, Viva Pictures acquired North American distribution rights to the film. The company scheduled a theatrical release in the United States for 9 September 2026 under its Viva Kids label.[10] On August 5, 2026, the film was moved up a week to 4 September.[11]

Reception

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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass received generally negative reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 25% based on four reviews, with an average rating of 4.8/10.[12] On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the film has a score of 38 out of 100 based on three critic reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[13] Leslie Felperin of The Guardian awarded the film two out of five stars, criticizing its excessive visual spectacle and describing the film as "a barrage of bright colours and noise".[14] Tara Brady of The Irish Times also gave the film two out of five stars, writing that Tom and Jerry were overshadowed by newly introduced characters and that the film strayed too far from the franchise's traditional formula.[15] Mark Kermode was similarly critical, comparing the viewing experience to "being shouted at by a hyperactive child".[16]

References

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  1. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (April 16, 2026). "Viva Kids Brings 'Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass,' 'The Last Whale Singer' to U.S. Theaters". Animation Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Idelson, Karen (June 16, 2026). "How Animation Shingle Viva Disrupts Distribution Model and Uses AI to Analyze Projects for Success". Variety. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Fisher, Jessica (May 24, 2026). "New US Trailer For China-Made Tom & Jerry Animated Adventure Film TOM & JERRY: FORBIDDEN COMPASS". GeekTyrant. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Rui, Zhang. "New 'Tom and Jerry' animated film blends classic characters with Chinese mythology - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ Tajipour, Sean (April 18, 2026). "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass Brings Legendary Frenemies Back to the Big Screen". Nerdtropolis - Movie News, Reviews, Interviews, and Trailers. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 Merican, Sara (June 21, 2025). "Warner Bros. Pictures Unveils Release Date For Chinese Co-Production 'Tom And Jerry: Forbidden Compass'". Deadline. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ Billington, Alex (June 5, 2026). "Another Trailer for Chinese 'Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass' Movie | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass sets August release in China, to premiere at Shanghai Film Festival". Cinema Express. June 22, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  9. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (April 15, 2026). "Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass Receives A Pair Of New Trailers". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass Announced for Sept. 9". ComicMix. April 17, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  11. ↑ Numbers, The (August 5, 2026). "The Numbers (@MovieNumbers) on X". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass". Metacritic. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  14. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (May 20, 2026). "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass review – furry foes out of their depth in candy-coated Chinese adventure". The Guardian. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
  15. ↑ Brady, Tara. "Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass review – Cartoon duo become supporting players in their own film". The Irish Times. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  16. ↑ Kermode and Mayo's Take (May 21, 2026). Mark Kermode reviews Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass. Retrieved June 27, 2026 – via YouTube.
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