Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Warner Bros. to Release Chinese Co-Production 'Tom and Jerry'
Tom and Jerry are back with a new adventure!
A new movie called 'Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass' is coming out in China on August 9th.
It's a special collaboration between Warner Bros.
and China.
In the movie, Tom and Jerry accidentally go on a time-traveling journey in a museum and meet new friends.
The movie is directed by Zhang Gang.
This isn't the first time Warner Bros.
has made Tom and Jerry movies for Asian audiences, like the ones made for Singapore and Japan.
It's coming out in the 85th anniversary of the original cartoon series!
Warner Bros. Pictures will release 'Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass' in China on August 9.
The film, a Chinese co-production, will premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
The movie follows Tom and Jerry as they time travel and encounter new companions.
Zhang Gang, director of the project, previously co-directed 'Kuiba 3'.
This is part of Warner Bros.' strategy of adapting Tom and Jerry for Asian markets.
- Who
- Warner Bros. Pictures and Wu Zhou Film Distribution Co. Ltd are involved in the release. The film is directed by Zhang Gang.
- What
- Warner Bros. Pictures will release 'Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass', a Chinese co-produced animated feature.
- When
- The movie will be released on August 9 in China. It is making its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
- Where
- The movie is set to be released in China.
- Why
- The movie is part of Warner Bros.' strategy to adapt Tom and Jerry for Asian markets.
- Movie Title
- Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
- Release Date (China)
- August 9
- Director
- Zhang Gang
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures in China
- Distribution
- Wu Zhou Film Distribution Co. Ltd.
- First Appearance
- 1940
- Event
- Shanghai International Film Festival