🧭 Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025) — The Cat and Mouse Chase Through Time! ⏳

“One chase. A thousand years of chaos.” 🐱🐭✨

Everyone’s favorite cat-and-mouse duo is back — and this time, they’re not just wrecking homes or hotels… they’re wrecking history itself!

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass, the latest animated adventure featuring the legendary Hanna-Barbera icons, will whisk audiences through time, myth, and pure mayhem when it releases in cinemas on January 2, 2025, through Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

Packed with laughter, heart, and jaw-dropping time-travel twists, this new film marks a fresh chapter for Tom and Jerry, directed by Gang Zhang, and produced as a China–U.S. collaboration.

🎞️ Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass — Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Title	Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
Original Title	猫和老鼠：星盘奇缘 (Mâo Hé Lâoshû: Xīng Pán Qí Yuán)
Genre	Animation • Adventure • Comedy • Family • Fantasy
Director / Writer	Gang Zhang
Main Cast (Voices)	Li Baixin, Zhang Gang, Jiang Wen Jin
Runtime	1h 44m
Country of Origin	China • United States
China Release	August 2, 2025
South Africa Theatrical Release	January 2, 2025 (Ster-Kinekor)
Studio	Warner Bros. Animation / Alibaba Pictures
Rating	PG – Family Friendly

🌀 Plot — The Chase That Shattered Time!

During yet another wild chase through a city museum, Tom and Jerry’s rivalry spirals out of control — literally.

When Jerry steals a mysterious glowing artifact — the Forbidden Compass — Tom gives chase, only for both of them to activate the compass accidentally. Suddenly, the museum collapses around them as they are catapulted through time and space, landing in an ancient world full of magic, danger, and hilarious chaos.

Now stranded in history’s strangest timelines, Tom and Jerry must:

🗺️ Team up with new allies — from clever inventors to mischievous mythic creatures

⚔️ Battle mysterious shadow forces who seek the compass for their own evil plans

🕰️ And somehow, find their way back home before they’re trapped in the past forever.

“This isn’t just a chase anymore — it’s a time-traveling adventure across the ages!”

Expect high-speed slapstick, timeless humor, and dazzling animation as Tom and Jerry race through ancient Egypt, the medieval era, futuristic cities, and beyond.

✨ Meet the New Companions

Along their wild journey, Tom and Jerry meet a cast of quirky characters who join the time-hopping chaos:

• 🧙‍♂️ Professor Lin — a genius inventor who helps the duo unlock the compass’ secrets.

• 🐦 Chirp — a tiny robotic bird who serves as comic relief (and a translator for Jerry!).

• 👑 Princess Mei — a fearless royal warrior fighting to protect her world from darkness.

• 🐍 Shadow Serpent — the mysterious force hunting the compass for ultimate power.

Together, they discover that the Forbidden Compass isn’t just a tool — it’s a key to rewriting history itself.

🎨 Visuals & Animation — East Meets West

Directed by Gang Zhang, Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass combines the classic slapstick humor of Warner Bros. with the visual richness of Chinese fantasy animation.

The result? A dazzling, globe-spanning production full of color, speed, and stunning detail.

The animation style pays homage to Tom and Jerry’s timeless cartoon energy while upgrading it with 3D cinematic depth and modern CG artistry — every chase, punch, and prank feels more chaotic and alive than ever before.

Think Kung Fu Panda meets Time Traveler’s Wife — but with more cheese traps and furballs. 🧀😹

🎬 Behind the Scenes

🎥 Director / Writer: Gang Zhang

🎨 Art Direction: Li Baixin

🎵 Music: Zhang Gang

💡 Produced by: Alibaba Pictures & Warner Bros. Animation

🌍 Distributed by: Ster-Kinekor (South Africa), Warner Bros. (Global)

🧭 Why You Should Watch Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass

This isn’t just another cartoon — it’s an event for all ages.

Here’s why fans are buzzing about Forbidden Compass:

🔥 A Fresh Adventure: Tom and Jerry like you’ve never seen them — through time and myth.

🎞️ Global Animation Fusion: A cross-cultural production blending Hollywood comedy with Chinese fantasy.

😂 Classic Humor Returns: The same slapstick chaos we love — bigger, bolder, and funnier.

🎁 Perfect for Families: A rare animated movie that’s as entertaining for adults as it is for kids.

🧠 Hidden Lessons: Friendship, teamwork, and courage — all under layers of chaos and comedy.

🗓️ Release Dates Around the World

• 🇨🇳 China Premiere: August 2, 2025

• 🇿🇦 South Africa (Ster-Kinekor): January 2, 2025

• 🌍 Other Territories: Early 2025 worldwide rollout

🧩 Final Thoughts — A Timeless Adventure for the Ages

Tom and Jerry have been fighting, chasing, and outsmarting each other for over 80 years — but Forbidden Compass takes their rivalry into uncharted territory.

With breathtaking animation, global storytelling, and the same chaotic heart that made them icons, this film is more than just nostalgic fun — it’s a love letter to imagination itself.

“Some legends never age — they just travel through time.”

🎬 Catch Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass at Ster-Kinekor cinemas — January 2, 2025!

🐭🐱 Time to chase destiny… and maybe a little cheese. 🧀