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Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 79 mins · English
Starring
Lori Alan, Audrey Wasilewski, Jess Harnell, Sean Schemmel, Jim Ward, Jeff Bergman

You’ve got a golden ticket. The classic Roald Dahl tale gets a modern twist when Tom and Jerry enter the amazing world of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2017) 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. Tom and Jerry chase to Bill's Candy Shop

    Tom and Jerry chase each other through the city in search of food. Jerry slips away with a group of children headed to Bill's Candy Shop, where the shopkeeper hands out sweets to the kids. Tom's pursuit continues as their antics spill into the shop.

    When
    early
    Where
    Bill's Candy Shop
  2. Charlie befriends Tom and Jerry

    Charlie Bucket stops Tom from eating Jerry and befriends them by offering a loaf of bread. The poor paperboy's kindness forms an unlikely trio with the mischievous duo. This moment plants the seeds for a moral adventure to come.

    When
    shortly after
    Where
    Charlie's home
  3. Tom and Jerry steal Wonka Bars

    Tom and Jerry seize a box of Wonka Bars from the candy shop. They bring the bars to Charlie, setting in motion the mystery of the Golden Tickets. The theft foreshadows the moral tests that will follow.

    When
    soon after
    Where
    Bill's Candy Shop
  4. Grandpa Joe explains Wonka's past

    Grandpa Joe explains that Willy Wonka locked his factory after rivals tried to steal his recipes, and that Wonka disappeared for three years. The origin of Wonka's labor force remains a mystery, adding mythic weight to the journey. This backstory frames the quest for the tickets.

    When
    before announcement
    Where
    Charlie's home
  5. Wonka announces five Golden Tickets

    The next day, Willy Wonka announces that five Golden Tickets are hidden inside Wonka Bars. Winners will tour the factory and receive a lifetime supply of chocolate. The announcement sparks a nationwide, high-stakes treasure hunt.

    When
    the following day
    Where
    Television / Wonka advertisement
  6. First four winners and Slugworth's whispers

    Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Mike Teavee are revealed as the first four winners on television. A mysterious man named Slugworth whispers to each winner, hinting at a tempting alternative. The whispers introduce a shadowy moral test at the heart of the contest.

    When
    during announcement
    Where
    Television studio
  7. Charlie finds no ticket; Minoleta story begins

    Charlie opens a Wonka Bar and finds no Golden Ticket, his hopes fading as the spotlight stays on the famous winners. Newspapers soon report that a Paraguayan millionaire named Alberto Minoleta has found the fifth ticket. The international twist raises the stakes for Charlie.

    When
    after announcement
    Where
    Charlie's home
  8. Coin adventure and Grandpa Joe's bar

    Tom and Jerry earn a dollar by recycling milk bottles but lose it in a gutter during a fight. Charlie finds the coin and uses it to buy a Wonka Bar for Grandpa Joe. This small act turns Charlie into an equal participant in the ticket quest.

    When
    soon after
    Where
    City streets
  9. Charlie finds the fifth ticket

    On his way home, Charlie discovers the fifth Golden Ticket inside a Wonka Bar. He is confronted by Slugworth, who offers to pay for a Gobstopper, testing Charlie's honesty. Charlie chooses to return the ticket and face Wonka with integrity.

    When
    on the way home
    Where
    Charlie's home
  10. Factory gates welcome the winners

    The next day, Wonka greets the winners at the factory gates. Tom and Jerry rush to the factory with the Golden Ticket Grandpa Joe forgot. The scene marks the start of the tour and the wonders ahead.

    When
    the next day
    Where
    Factory gates
  11. The tour and temptations begin

    Inside the factory, the other children succumb to temptations and are eliminated one by one. Tom and Jerry explore the factory and continue their mischief amid the tour. Charlie remains steady, highlighting the story's moral core.

    When
    during tour
    Where
    Wonka Factory
  12. Gobstopper theft warning

    An Oompa Loompa intern named Tuffy warns Charlie that Slugworth and Spike have stolen a Gobstopper and are attempting to smuggle it out. A chase erupts as the group pursues the thieves through the factory. The stakes rise as loyalty and honesty are put to the test.

    When
    toward end of tour
    Where
    Wonkavision Room (inside Wonka's Factory)
  13. The morality test and Wonka's verdict

    Charlie stops Slugworth during a confrontation, and Wonka reveals that the visitors violated the contract by stealing Fizzy Lifting Drinks and letting Tom and Jerry into the factory. Grandpa Joe's protests are brushed aside as Wonka makes his ruling. Charlie's integrity is tested and rewarded.

    When
    end of tour
    Where
    Factory interior
  14. Slugworth revealed and Charlie is winner

    Wonka explains that Slugworth was really Mr. Wilkinson, an employee testing Charlie's morality. Charlie is declared the winner, underscoring the film's moral message. The test has been passed and the celebration begins.

    When
    end of tour
    Where
    Factory
  15. Wonkavator ride and factory prize

    Charlie, Grandpa Joe, Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy board the Wonkavator and soar above the city. Fizzy Lifting Drinks propel them along as the elevator glides through the skyline. Wonka reveals that the true prize is the factory itself, and the group moves in together, with Minoleta following.

    When
    end
    Where
    Wonkavator / City skyline

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:06

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Timeline questions answered

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 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: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2017): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Willy Wonka close his chocolate factory?

Willy Wonka locked his famous chocolate factory because rival candy makers, including a competitor called Slugworth, sent spies to steal his secret recipes. After closing, Wonka disappeared for three years before resuming candy sales. The origin of his new labor force (the Oompa Loompas) remained a mystery throughout the story.

Foreshadowing: Grandpa Joe mentions this backstory early in the film, setting up the stakes of the Golden Ticket contest.

  • willy wonka
  • factory closed
  • chocolate factory
  • spies
  • slugworth
  • recipes
Q2

Who is Slugworth really?

Slugworth is actually Mr. Wilkinson, an employee of Willy Wonka. He posed as a rival candy maker to test the moral character of the Golden Ticket winners. Only Charlie passed the test by refusing Slugworth's bribe offer.

Foreshadowing: Slugworth whispers to each winner on television, hinting at a tempting alternative to following Wonka's rules.

  • slugworth
  • mr wilkinson
  • wonka employee
  • identity reveal
  • morality test
Q3

How did Charlie find the fifth Golden Ticket?

Charlie found the ticket by using a dollar coin he discovered in a gutter. Tom and Jerry had earned the coin by recycling milk bottles but lost it during a fight. Charlie used the coin to buy a Wonka Bar for Grandpa Joe, and the fifth Golden Ticket was inside that bar.

  • charlie bucket
  • golden ticket
  • wonka bar
  • fifth ticket
  • lucky find
Q4

What was Wonka's morality test?

Wonka's test involved his employee Slugworth (Mr. Wilkinson) offering money or gifts to each ticket holder in exchange for a sample of the Everlasting Gobstopper. Charlie was the only one who refused the bribe and returned the candy to Wonka, proving his honesty and earning him the factory as a prize.

Foreshadowing: Slugworth whispers to each winner on TV, offering something in exchange for the Gobstopper.

  • morality test
  • honesty
  • ever lasting gobstopper
  • bribe
  • charlie integrity
Q5

Why was Charlie chosen as the winner?

Charlie was chosen because he was the only child who passed Wonka's morality test. While other winners accepted bribes from Slugworth, Charlie returned the Gobstopper and demonstrated honest character. Even though Tom and Jerry violated factory rules and Grandpa Joe took Fizzy Lifting Drinks, Charlie's personal integrity earned him the factory.

  • charlie winner
  • factory inheritance
  • honest
  • integrity
  • worthy heir
Q6

What happened to the other children in the factory?

Each of the four other ticket winners was eliminated from the tour due to their character flaws: Augustus Gloop fell into the chocolate river, Violet Beauregarde turned into a blueberry, Veruca Salt was rejected by the squirrels, and Mike Teavee was shrunk by television. Tom and Jerry caused chaos throughout the tour but survived alongside Charlie.

  • augustus gloop
  • violet beauregarde
  • veruca salt
  • mike teavee
  • eliminated
  • factory tour
Q7

Why did Tom and Jerry get to go on the factory tour?

Tom and Jerry accompanied Charlie because they had become his friends earlier in the film. Charlie had saved Jerry from being eaten by Tom and shared his bread with both of them. Their Golden Ticket was actually Grandpa Joe's, which they rushed to deliver when Grandpa Joe forgot it, allowing them to slip inside with Charlie.

Foreshadowing: Charlie befriends Tom and Jerry by offering them bread, establishing their bond.

  • tom and jerry
  • factory tour
  • charlie friends
  • golden ticket
  • oompa loompa
Q8

Who is Tuffy the Oompa Loompa?

  • tuffy
  • oompa loompa
  • intern
  • wonkavision room
  • factory worker
Q9

Why was the fifth Golden Ticket reported in Paraguay?

Newspapers reported that a Paraguayan millionaire named Alberto Minoleta found the fifth Golden Ticket, but it was later revealed that Minoleta had forged his ticket and was arrested for the crime. This cleared the way for Charlie's ticket to be the legitimate fifth winner.

  • alberto minoleta
  • paraguay
  • forged ticket
  • arrested
  • fifth ticket
Q10

What was the real prize in the Golden Ticket contest?

The real prize was the chocolate factory itself. Wonka used the Golden Ticket contest to find a worthy heir to run his factory. Charlie and his entire family, including Tom and Jerry, were given the factory to live in and manage. Minoleta also joined them at the end.

  • wonkavator
  • factory prize
  • inheritance
  • charlie family
  • wonka heir

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Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on low-stakes, high-energy comedy driven by character rivalries, all set against a backdrop of wonder and enchantment that fuels the playful tone and visual humor.

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  • hopeful
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Why they belong together: These films are united by their approach to adaptation: prioritizing a light tone, straightforward storytelling, and visual comedy to make timeless stories engaging and appropriate for a broad family audience, without the heaviness of the original text.

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