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Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 57 mins · English
Directed by
Tony Cervone, Spike Brandt
Starring
Jim Cummings, Wayne Knight, Laraine Newman, Dee Bradley Baker, Jess Harnell, Vicki Lewis

Tom and Jerry find a dragon egg, and help the baby dragon find its mother.

Comedy Animation Fantasy Family Cast, crew & box office
On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014)

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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Kaldorf expels Drizelda and shelters Athena

    Wizard Kaldorf banishes Drizelda from the village after her many crimes, restoring safety for the townsfolk. He also takes in Drizelda's mistreated niece Athena, hoping to keep her away from her aunt's influence. The elf villagers worry that Athena might become like Drizelda, especially since she keeps vermin (Jerry) and loves Tom the cat.

    Where
    village

  2. Athena, Tom, and Jerry form a wary bond

    Athena's arrival brings a fragile peace to the village as she navigates her difficult family legacy. The infant Tom and Jerry are bold and mischievous, yet they begin to form a cautious friendship with Athena. Their bond hints at a lighter dynamic that centers on care for animals.

    Where
    village

  3. Tom and Jerry as babies become frenemies who befriend Athena

    Tom and Jerry are babies who constantly chase and bicker, embodying their classic rivalry. Despite that friction, they gradually befriend Athena, the barefoot teenage girl who looks after them. The trio learns to rely on each other as they explore the village around them.

    Where
    village

  4. Athena cares for hurt animals

    Athena spends her days tending to injured animals around the village, showing quiet compassion that earns Tom and Jerry's trust. Her barefoot, practical nature reflects her rough life and resilience. She becomes a steady caretaker for the creatures she loves.

    Where
    village

  5. The glowing egg appears

    Tom, Jerry, and Athena stumble upon a mysterious glowing egg during their wanderings. They are unaware that the egg was stolen from a very large, fire-breathing dragon. The discovery sets the stage for an unlikely new family with Puffy, the dragon hatchling.

    Where
    forest near village

  6. Puffy hatches and believes Tom is his mother

    From the egg hatches a baby dragon named Puffy, who immediately believes Tom is his mother. The trio steps into caretaking roles, feeding Puffy and teaching him about their world. They grow close as Puffy learns to trust his new friends.

    Where
    forest near village

  7. Puffy's real mother seeks him back

    News arrives that Puffy's real mother is furious her baby is missing and comes looking for him. The looming threat of separation adds urgency to the group's bond with Puffy. The village senses trouble on the horizon.

    Where
    village outskirts

  8. Drizelda returns and captures Puffy

    Drizelda returns to seize Puffy to use his heat for a wicked plan, aiming to become a super-dragon and wreak havoc on the village. She infiltrates the group and makes her move, complicating the trio's attempt to keep Puffy safe. The capture marks a dramatic turn in the quest.

    Where
    village

  9. Tom, Jerry, Athena unite to rescue Puffy and defeat Drizelda

    With help from powerful allies and animal friends, Tom, Jerry, and Athena wage a fierce fight to stop Drizelda and retrieve Puffy. The battle culminates in Drizelda being turned into a statue, ending her immediate threat. The village breathes a sigh of relief as Puffy is rescued.

    When
    during confrontation
    Where
    village

  10. Puffy returns to his dragon mother

    After the confrontation, Puffy is returned to his dragon mother, restoring the balance of the dragon family and the natural order of the village. The bond between Puffy and his new caretakers endures even as he reunites with his kin. The trio feels a sense of accomplishment and peace.

    Where
    dragon's nesting grounds

  11. Villagers celebrate with a singing party

    The villagers, Jerry, Kaldorf, and Athena celebrate with a joyful singing party to honor Puffy and the end of Drizelda's threat. Tom is chased by Athena's pet crocodile, adding a playful, chaotic note to the festivities. Laughter and music fill the village as safety returns.

    When
    post-conflict celebration
    Where
    village

  12. After the credits: Drizelda lives on

    In a post-credits scene, Drizelda is revealed to still be alive, despite having been turned into a statue. The threat may not be completely over, hinting at future trouble to come. The scene leaves room for a continuation of their adventures.

    When
    post-credits
    Where
    statue garden / village

Last updated: March 05, 2026 at 18:42

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Timeline questions answered

Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why do the elf villagers suspect Athena might become like her aunt Drizelda?

The elves worry about Athena because she keeps Jerry (a vermin-like creature) and shows affection for Tom the cat - behaviors that remind them of her aunt's dark magic. Since Athena is Drizelda's niece and was raised by her, the elders fear she could follow the same wicked path despite her young age.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the story, Kaldorf mentions that Athena was mistreated by her aunt, setting up the tension between her potential and her family legacy.

  • athena
  • drizelda
  • villagers
  • worries
  • magic
Q2

Why does baby dragon Puffy think Tom is his mother?

When Puffy hatches from the egg, he immediately sees Tom and instinctively believes Tom is his mother - this is a typical hatching behavior where baby creatures bond with the first moving figure they see. Tom becomes Puffy's caretaker despite being a cat.

  • puffy
  • tom
  • dragon
  • baby
  • hatch
Q3

What does Drizelda want with Puffy's heat?

Drizelda plans to extract Puffy's dragon heat to power the creation of a super-dragon that she can control. With this powerful creature, she intended to terrorize the village and take over the land.

Foreshadowing: Drizelda's return is foreshadowed when Puffy's real mother begins searching for her missing baby.

  • drizelda
  • puffy
  • heat
  • super-dragon
  • villain
Q4

How is Drizelda defeated and turned into a statue?

During the final confrontation, the combined magic of the elves and their allies is used against Drizelda. The exact spell isn't detailed, but it results in her being magically transformed into a stone statue, ending her threat to the village.

  • drizelda
  • statue
  • defeat
  • magic
  • battle
Q5

What happens in the post-credits scene - is Drizelda really gone?

The post-credits scene reveals that Drizelda is still alive inside her statue form, suggesting she may find a way to escape or return in a future sequel. This leaves the threat unresolved despite her apparent defeat.

  • post-credits
  • drizelda
  • statue
  • sequel
Q6

Why does Puffy's mother come to the village?

Puffy's real mother, a large fire-breathing dragon, returns to the village because she senses her baby is missing and is searching desperately to find him. Her arrival creates additional tension before Drizelda's defeat.

Foreshadowing: The timeline notes that news arrives about the furious mother seeking her missing baby before the confrontation.

  • puffy
  • mother
  • dragon
  • search
Q7

How do Tom, Jerry, and Athena rescue Puffy from Drizelda?

With help from the Elf Elder, his wife, and other animal friends, Tom, Jerry, and Athena launch a coordinated rescue mission during the confrontation. The united group fights to stop Drizelda and retrieve Puffy before she can drain his heat.

  • rescue
  • puffy
  • tom
  • jerry
  • athena
  • allies
Q8

Why is the glowing egg important to the story?

The mysterious glowing egg contains Puffy, a baby dragon that was stolen from his mother. Its discovery sets the entire plot in motion, bringing together Tom, Jerry, and Athena while attracting the attention of both the angry dragon mother and the villainous Drizelda.

  • egg
  • glowing
  • dragon
  • puffy
  • discovery
Q9

What happens during the celebration scene at the end?

The villagers hold a joyful singing party to celebrate Puffy's safe return and Drizelda's defeat. The scene features Tom being chased by Athena's pet crocodile, adding classic slapstick comedy to the happy ending.

  • celebration
  • singing
  • party
  • crocodile
  • tom

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