A scene from the latest animated feature film in the popular "Tom and Jerry" series, "Tom and Jerry: The Magic Compass That Travels Through Time" (distributed by Clockworks, released on May 29th), featuring a chaotic chase sequence, was released on May 5th.
"Tom and Jerry" is a slapstick comedy short animated series featuring the world's most famous cat, Tom, and mouse, Jerry, as they engage in all sorts of chases in each episode. It celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2025.
In the latest movie, Tom and Jerry are playing their usual game of chase in a museum when they accidentally activate an ancient artifact on display, the "Star Compass," and are transported through time in a dazzling light. They arrive in the "Golden City," a different world thousands of years in the past, inhabited by a phoenix sage and unique guardian beasts. There, they find themselves in danger from the evil Rat King, who seeks to conquer the world with the power of the compass. In order to return to their own time, Tom and Jerry call a temporary truce and embark on a grand adventure as a team in the face of an unprecedented crisis...and that's the story.
The newly released footage from the film captures the slapstick chase scene that has become synonymous with Tom and Jerry, taking place in an empty Night at the Museum. You can't help but smile at the chaotic and adorable chase scene of Tom and Jerry, brought to life with the latest full 3DCG.
The setting is the "Compass Traveling Exhibition" currently being held in New York. Jerry, his heart filled with anticipation to see the exhibit he's been looking forward to, kisses his brochure and confidently walks down the red carpet. But standing in his way is Tom, who is working part-time as a security guard.
Tom guards the entrance tightly, determined to prevent any rats from getting in. But Jerry, always one step ahead, outmaneuvers Tom with lightning speed and makes a brilliant infiltration into the deserted museum at night. The world's most famous game of tag begins, set in a museum at night, brought to life with the latest full 3DCG!
The highlights include a variety of comical gimmicks that are further enhanced with the latest technology while still showing love for the previous series. Tom and Jerry continue their chase, jumping into the world of art and Tom's body falling apart when he touches the strings of a kugo, an ancient Eastern musical instrument, in a slapstick comedy where anything goes. The richly textured fur, expressed with 3DCG, and the actions that defy gravity, are full of the kind of fun that makes you think, "This is Tom and Jerry!"
After this, the magic of the ancient treasure "Star Compass," the centerpiece of the exhibition, is accidentally activated, leading to a sudden turn of events where Tom and Jerry are helplessly transported through time to an unknown other world. Will Tom and Jerry, who race through time and space, be able to safely return to their own world? This video raises expectations for the biggest slapstick comedy ever to unfold on the screen.
