National : PVR INOX Limited, India’s largest and most premium multiplex chain, is set to welcome audiences to Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass, releasing in cinemas on October 23, 2026. Directed by Gang Zhang and presented by Zee Studios, the English-language animated action-adventure comedy brings the beloved characters back to the big screen for another outing filled with their signature fun and mischief.
Moving past traditional chases, a magical star-compass transports the duo into an ancient realm of Eastern mythology and mythical guardians. As the franchise’s first fully 3D CGI feature film, the project is produced by China Film Co., Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures, Origin Animation, and Turner Entertainment Co., with animation by ReDefine Animation.
To celebrate the release, PVR INOX is introducing officially licensed Tuffy collectibles, giving fans a keepsake to take home from their cinema visit. Available in Tuffy Angel and Tuffy Devil designs, the premium-quality PVC keychains capture two playful sides of the character and are priced at ₹899 each and are available at select PVR INOX Cinemas.
The Tuffy Angel and Tuffy Devil keychains will be available at 50+ select PVR INOX cinemas across 13 cities: Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Chennai, Greater Noida and Chandigarh.
The initiative brings together the joy of watching familiar characters on the big screen and the appeal of film-inspired merchandise, creating an additional connection for longtime fans and younger audiences discovering the franchise.
Commenting on the release, Mr. Gautam Dutta, CEO, Revenue & Operations, PVR INOX Limited, said, “Tom & Jerry has a rare ability to bring generations together through humour that needs little introduction. We look forward to welcoming families and fans to experience their latest adventure on the big screen. We have seen a strong response to film inspired collectibles in the past, highlighting the potential of merchandise to drive additional sales and extend fan engagement beyond the film. The Tuffy keychains build on this enthusiasm, offering fans an accessible collectible featuring a much loved character while creating an additional retail opportunity around the film’s release.”
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