diff --git a/cocos2dx/CCDirector.cpp b/cocos2dx/CCDirector.cpp
index 9eb2ac492a..a8c3144428 100644
--- a/cocos2dx/CCDirector.cpp
+++ b/cocos2dx/CCDirector.cpp
@@ -591,6 +591,9 @@ void CCDirector::end()
 
 void CCDirector::purgeDirector()
 {
+    // cleanup scheduler
+    getScheduler()->unscheduleAllSelectors();
+    
     // don't release the event handlers
     // They are needed in case the director is run again
     m_pTouchDispatcher->removeAllDelegates();