Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
2025 Chinese film
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Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass (Chinese: 猫和老鼠：星盘奇缘) known as in United States as ("Tom and Jerry and the Forbidden Compass") is a 2025 computer 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.[2] Pictures, 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] The film was marked as the final work by Ted Turner, who passed in May 6, 2026.
| Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass | |
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| 猫和老鼠：星盘奇缘 | |
| Directed by | Zhang Gang |
| Written by | Zhang Gang |
| Based on | Tom and Jerry by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera |
| Produced by | Zhang Gang |
| Starring | Eric Bauza Ben Diskin Matthew Yang King Janice Kawaye Travis Willingham A.J. Beckles Maria Bamford Roger Craig Smith |
| Edited by | Chen Mengyue |
| Music by | Hank Lee |
Production companies | China Film Co., Ltd. Warner Bros. Pictures Origin Animation |
| Distributed by | Wuzhou Film Distribution (China) Viva Pictures (United States) |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Countries | China United States |
Premise
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
Are as follows:[8]
- 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
- Eric Bauza as Tom
- Benjamin Diskin as Jerry
- Janice Kawaye as Jade
- Travis Willingham as Sonny
- Matthew Yang King as Phoenix Master
- Roger Craig Smith as Feeney and Devil Tom
- A. J. Beckles as Mega Rat and Xander
- Vincent Tong as Tien
- Robin Atkin Downes as Celestial Master
- Jill Talley as Narrator and Beijing Opera Jade
- Maria Bamford as Mega Rat (young)
- James Sie as Gold Tooth
- Cristina Pucelli as Little girl
- Shelby Young as Spectator
- Jessica Gee-George as Additional voices
- Grant George as Panicked Villager
- Mo Collins as Additional voices
- Piotr Michael as Lackey Ratallion
- Laraine Newman as Additional voices
- Haley Tju as Jade (young)
- Lauren Tom as Mother
- Kyle McCarley as Villager #7
- Todd Haberkorn as Ratallion #10
Production
Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass was written and directed by Zhang Gang and produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros.[9] The project was developed as a Chinese co-production and marked the first fully computer-animated feature film in the Tom and Jerry franchise.[10] The filmmakers sought to combine the classic slapstick comedy of Tom and Jerry with elements of Chinese mythology, folklore, and fantasy adventure.[11] The film was produced with the participation of Warner Bros. Pictures, which collaborated with Chinese partners on the project.[12]
Release
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.[13][14]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.[15] 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.[16]
Reception
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.[17] 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".[18] Leslie 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".[19] 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.[20] Mark Kermode was similarly critical, comparing the viewing experience to "being shouted at by a hyperactive child".[21]