Tom And Jerry Celebrate 85 Years With Special Events And New Content In MENA Region

No duo in animation history has turned slapstick into an art form quite like Tom and Jerry. The eternal cat-and-mouse chase that began in 1940 is marking its 85th anniversary this year, and Warner Bros. Discovery has something special planned.

From exclusive TV programming to live events, collector's editions, and a few surprises involving cheese, this global celebration is bringing nostalgia to long-time fans and introducing a new generation to the magic of animated mayhem.

The MENA region is rolling out a series of special experiences to mark the occasion. Expect an animated takeover on TV, digital platforms, and even culinary collaborations.

- Non-Stop Tom & Jerry on TV
For February, Cartoon Network Arabic is turning its Cinema Club into a Tom & Jerry marathon every Friday at 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Meanwhile, classic and new episodes of The Tom & Jerry Show (2023) will air throughout the week.

For those with Cartoon Network MENA's pay channel, the second and third series of The Tom & Jerry Show will run Monday to Friday at 9:55 AM until the end of the month.

- A Digital Playground for Fans

The Tom & Jerry nostalgia wave extends far beyond TV. Social platforms are getting a full digital takeover, including:

1. A TikTok filter that lets you transform into one of Tom and Jerry's legendary shape-shifting moments.
2. Live-streamed content across Cartoon Network and Cartoonito YouTube channels in the EMEA region.
3. A dedicated Tom & Jerry playlist on Cartoonito MENA's YouTube channel for all things cheese, chaos, and comedy.

In a bizarre but brilliant twist, Warner Bros. Discovery's Fatafeat food channel is teaming up with Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to attempt a world record—details are still under wraps, but given Jerry's obsession with cheese, we wouldn't be surprised if it involves an absurdly large block of it.

For die-hard fans, the Tom & Jerry: The Complete CinemaScope Collection is hitting Blu-ray™ for the first time, compiling 23 original widescreen shorts from the golden era of animation. The collection, which also includes three bonus cartoons, is available via Warner Bros. Archives and Amazon from February 11.

The 85th-anniversary madness is just getting started. Warner Bros. Discovery has teased more Tom & Jerry-themed fun in the coming months, including:

- "Cheese Day" celebrations (because of course).
- The launch of a brand-new Kawaii-style animated short series, Tom and Jerry Gokko—a modern take on their classic antics.
- More surprises throughout the year, keeping the world's most famous cat and mouse as unpredictable as ever.

Tom and Jerry's secret to longevity? They never let things get boring. Whether it's through classic animation, modern reboots, or ridiculous new stunts, this anniversary proves one thing:

After 85 years, the world still loves a good chase.