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Screen for YOUR familyTom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2025) is a computer-animated comedy film marking the franchise's first fully CGI feature-length installment. Produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures, and Origin Animation, the movie follows the iconic cat and mouse duo, Tom and Jerry, as they accidentally activate a magical compass during a museum chase. This mishap transports them to an ancient, fantastical world, likely ancient China, where they embark on an adventure alongside new companions. The plot centers on their journey to return home, which embroils them in a conflict against mysterious and villainous forces, including characters like Lord Haishuo and Mega Rat. The film blends the classic slapstick humor of Tom and Jerry with elements of Chinese mythology and fantasy, aiming to entertain a broad family audience with its adventurous narrative and visual spectacle. Due to its recent release in China and upcoming international release, comprehensive parental reviews with detailed scene specifics are not yet widely available.
Given the traditional nature of the Tom and Jerry franchise and the synopsis indicating an animated comedy adventure for family audiences, an age recommendation of 6+ is appropriate. This is based on typical animated movie content that might include slapstick violence and mild peril, similar to previous installments, without indications of more mature themes.
Due to the film's recent release in China (August 2, 2025) and upcoming international release (US potentially June 2026), detailed, in-depth parental reviews, official MPAA ratings with descriptors, or specific scene-by-scene content analyses from mainstream review outlets are largely unavailable. The analysis is therefore based on the film's synopsis, genre, production details, and the general characteristics of the Tom and Jerry franchise. Future reviews may reveal more specific content details. The runtime has been reported with slight variations (104, 99, or 93 minutes for the US cut).
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