: Directed by Zhang Gang , the film is a Chinese-American co-production between China Film Co., Ltd. , Warner Bros. Animation , and Origin Animation .
While Forbidden Compass gears up for release, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation is also "doubling down" on its classic catalog. In a move to win back fan trust after recent shelving controversies, the studio has set , Will McCormack , and Michael Govier to write a completely new iteration of the Tom and Jerry misadventures. This project aims to "start fresh," reviving the slapstick energy first created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera at MGM in 1940. A Legacy of Reinvention moviecon animation tom and jerry
This project represents a bold new direction for the characters: : Directed by Zhang Gang , the film
The most significant news for the franchise was solidified during major industry events like CinemaCon 2026 , where distributor announced that Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass will arrive in U.S. theaters on September 9, 2026 . While Forbidden Compass gears up for release, Warner Bros