The Marvelous Winter of Tom the Cat hits theaters for ages 3 and up.

The Marvelous Winter of Tom the Cat, an animated feature directed by Joost van den Bosch and Erik Verkerk, hits French cinemas on November 11, 2026. Clocking in at 1h02 and suitable for viewers aged 3 and up, this Dutch-Belgian co-production brings back the ginger cat created by author-illustrator Jet Boeke.

After tracking down his lost security blanket in Tom le chat : à la recherche du doudou perdu, Tom sets out to discover winter with his friend Cat-Mouse. The two companions see snow for the first time and revel in the joys of sledding, until the arrival of a new neighbor upends their day.

This neighbor is a gigantic fluffy dog that barks loudly and charges after them. Beyond this snow-covered chase, the story, told from a child’s perspective, tackles the fear of the unknown and the biases sparked by appearances: is the dog really a threat, or is he simply looking to make new friends?

The film uses a setup tailored for early screenings. Its narrator speaks directly to young viewers, inviting them to comment on the story, sing along, and interact with the characters. Songs, humor, and participatory narration accompany a wintry adventure built to stay accessible to the very young.

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Joost van den Bosch and Erik Verkerk bring a new chapter to the animated adaptation of Jet Boeke’s albums, which are beloved by children across the Netherlands. The project leans on a straightforward story, easily recognizable emotions, and a runtime tailored for a first big-screen debut.

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