Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass in
Theaters Nationwide September 9
and The Last Whale Singer on June 5 from Viva Kids
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 16, 2026) – The ultimate frenemies are back on the big screen as Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass hits theaters September 9, Viva Kids announced during CinemaCon. Based on the iconic characters from Hanna-Barbera, now part of the Warner Bros. legacy, Tom and Jerry find themselves having to play their own cat and mouse games in the latest film installment.
When legendary rivals Tom and Jerry collide during a high-speed chase through New York’s Metropolitan Museum, they unleash a mythical compass, opening a vortex that hurls them into an ancient, dazzling metropolis lost in time. Dropped into this dangerous world, Jerry is pulled into the orbit of a cunning crime lord while Tom is mistaken for a divine messenger. To survive, Tom and Jerry must outsmart their enemies and finally work together to make it home.
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass is written and directed by Gang Zhang and is Rated PG and is 94 minutes. Warner Bros. China appointed Beijing-based Blossoms Entertainment to develop and oversee sales for the film, which was acquired by Viva Kids earlier this year.
Also upcoming from Viva Kids is The Last Whale Singer in theaters June 5. A coming-of-age story about a young whale who must overcome self-doubt and find his voice to protect the ocean he calls home. The Last Whale is written and directed by Reza Memari, co-directed by Steven Majaury & Pavel Hrubos. The film is rated PG and is 90 min.
About Viva Pictures
Viva Pictures is a leading independent film production animation studio and all rights distributor dedicated to delivering world-class entertainment to global audiences. With a diverse portfolio of animated films and original films in production, Viva strives to captivate and engage viewers, fostering a love for storytelling and cinema for all ages. Recent successes include The Amazing Maurice, which Viva debuted at the Sundance Film Festival before its wide theatrical release, Night of the Zoopocalypse, and HITPIG, which played on over 2,000 screens nationwide. Viva’s recent film The Pout-Pout Fish starring Nick Offerman and based on the New York Times bestselling series, opened in the Top 10 films at the box office, and is available to stream beginning April 29. In addition, Viva Pictures has an equity interest in the 3D animation studio 3Doubles Producciones and continues to develop a slate of new productions.
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