Thomas In The Race

Thomas In The Race is a Canadian 2019 live action film based of the long running tv series, Thomas and friends. Its the first theatrical Thomas film since Thomas and the magic railroad.

Summary
Following the events of the great race, Thomas has become very popular all around the world but is still disappointed that he did not get to race. A few days later, Thomas finds about a big race that accepts tank engines and Thomas joins the race. However, he needs to train to race since big engines are in the race too.

Rating
Unlike the dislikes of the great race and Thomas and the magic railroad, the film surprisingly got really positive reviews with 99 percent on rotten tomatoes. A magazine said "The film is a life changing experience. There are some Funny sences and some sad sences."

Production
The film had started development in 2014 and was going to be a Direct to video film like the other films. Since the adventures of Thomas was cancelled, they wanted to make up an apology with a new theatrical film. They decided to turn the direct to video film into a theatrical film. The film was announced 2016 and the films title was revealed In 2017.