Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass Arrives Five Days Early

They moved the curtain call. Viva Kids announced that Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass will reach cinemas five days ahead of schedule, now opening on September 4.

Picture this: a high-speed chase through the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A stray paw, a flying compass, and suddenly the world tilts. The legendary rivals find themselves flung through time to a perilous ancient city. One moment it's slapstick and gags; the next it's clever traps, a scheming villain, a power-hungry ruler and an army of sharp-witted warriors. Survival here asks for something neither cat nor mouse expected: cooperation.

This release change means fans can see the new Tom and Jerry adventure sooner than planned.

Directed and written by Gang Zhang, the film runs 94 minutes and carries a PG rating—an action-packed, family-friendly ride stitched with classic cartoon rivalry and fresh stakes. The premise is simple but effective: two foes, stranded and outmatched, must trust each other to find a way home. It’s familiar, yes, but served with a bigger canvas and higher stakes than a typical chase.

Why does a five-day shift matter? For studios and audiences alike, timing shapes momentum. An earlier release can snag a less crowded weekend, give the marketing more lift, or simply satisfy the eagerness of long-time fans who’ve waited for a new theatrical outing. For ticket-buyers it means checking listings sooner and maybe booking seats before the buzz swells.

If you love animated spectacle, museum-set chaos, or just the old-school chemistry between a scheming cat and a resourceful mouse, this one’s worth penciling in. Keep an eye on local showtimes and official Viva Kids channels for trailers and advance screenings—this chase might start earlier than you expect.