Animated comedy feature film inspired by the classic Chinese folklore tale “The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea”
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Studio Sets Global Release for ‘All Wishes Come True!’
Naman Ramachandran
Fri, July 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT
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‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Studio Sets Global Release for ‘All Wishes Come True!’
Pearl Studio’s animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” will expand into international markets this summer following its July 18 China debut.
Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will get the film first, on Aug. 13, with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and the Netherlands following on Aug. 14. Belgium and Luxembourg round out the rollout on Sept. 4.
Pearl Studio, whose credits include “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “Abominable” and Oscar nominee “Over the Moon,” produced the film alongside CMC Pictures. It is written and directed by Mu Zhengyang and produced by Cao Linlin.
“All Wishes Come True!” reimagines the Chinese folk tale “The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” as a mythological comedy. The story follows eight ordinary mortals, beginning with Lü Dongbin and Zhongli Quan, who disguise themselves as immortals in a bid to break into a legendary vault. Along the way, they recruit six more companions – He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe and Zhang Guolao – and confront a conspiracy that threatens the balance between the mortal and immortal worlds.
Su Hang, who won a Hong Kong Film Award for “The Shadow’s Edge,” designed the film’s action sequences, while Chen Hao, whose credits include “Ne Zha,” directed the voice cast.
The release comes as Chinese animation continues to build momentum internationally. “Ne Zha 2” has taken in upwards of $2.2 billion globally, and the sector’s overseas revenue reached $9.3 billion in 2025.
Based in Beijing, Pearl Studio operates as CMC Inc.'s animation arm and ranks among China’s biggest and best-known animation houses internationally. Beyond “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “Abominable” and “Over the Moon,” the studio is developing multiple original animated features drawing on traditional Chinese culture for global audiences.
CMC Pictures serves as CMC Inc.'s film division, covering development, production, investment, marketing and distribution. The company entered international distribution in 2016 and has since released some 120 films worldwide, including the “Wandering Earth,” “Ne Zha” and “Detective Chinatown” franchises, along with “Ip Man 4” and “A Writer’s Odyssey,” across a network spanning more than 100 countries and 500 cities.
China Box Office: ‘All Wishes Come True!’ Surges to Top Spot, Pushing ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ to Second
Naman Ramachandran
Sun, July 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM PDT
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China Box Office: ‘All Wishes Come True!’ Surges to Top Spot, Pushing ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ to Second
Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” took over the top position at the mainland China box office during the July 24–26 weekend, generating RMB314.8 million ($46.3 million) in its second weekend of release.
Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the film now has a cumulative total of $112.5 million. The family-friendly mythological comedy centers on eight ordinary mortals who must combine their wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, earning the legendary status of the Eight Immortals.
Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” moved to second place in its third weekend, adding $33.9 million. Directed by Stephen Chow, the hit production has reached a cumulative box office total of $286.6 million. The film follows an amateur women’s team as they integrate high-flying martial arts into professional soccer to contend for a major championship.
Damai Entertainment’s sci-fi epic “The Decisive Moment” debuted in third position, bringing in $6.4 million over the weekend. Including early screenings since its July 25 launch, the film has taken $8.6 million to date. Directed by Zhang Disha from a script co-written with Hu Xiaoxi, and produced by industry veteran Huang Jianxin, the high-concept project previously served as the closing film of the Shanghai International Film Festival. Set across dual timelines, the narrative stars Huang Bo, Gao Ye, and Sun Yang as a trio of 2035 Chinese astronauts lost in space during a return mission, whose only lifeline is a mysterious encrypted signal linked back to a 1970 aerospace researcher played by Wu Lei.
Universal’s “Obsession” opened in fourth place, collecting $4.9 million in its weekend debut.
Enlight Pictures’ youth drama “A Part of Me” rounded out the top five, pulling in $2.7 million in its second week of release. Directed by Ma Yingxin and starring Zhang Ruonan and Jolin Jin, the contemporary feature has accumulated $21.6 million as it tracks the emotional journey of a friendship spanning two decades.
Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $102.3 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $3.15 billion, down 33.6% from the same period in 2025.
China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Massive $121 Million Five-Day Opening
Naman Ramachandran
Sun, August 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM PDT
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China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Massive $121 Million Five-Day Opening
Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway.
The tentpole project has grossed $121.3 million in the Middle Kingdom in its first five days of release. $19 million of this came from Imax, which makes it the highest-grossing Imax opening weekend in the “Spider-Man” franchise for China.
Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” moved to second place in its third weekend, collecting $31.8 million. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the local hit now has a cumulative total of $171.5 million since its July 18 debut. The mythologically inspired comedy follows eight mortals who band together to outwit celestial deities and claim the mantle of the Eight Immortals.
Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” moved to third position in its fourth frame, adding $14.1 million. Directed by Stephen Chow, the runaway summer success has reached a cumulative haul of $318.5 million. The slapstick feature follows an underdog women’s soccer squad that incorporates gravity-defying martial arts maneuvers to compete for a championship title.
Hezhong Ruike Media’s workplace comedy “Make Zhonghe Great Again” (“Johnny Keep Walking! 2”) opened in fourth place, bringing in $8.9 million over its two-day weekend frame. Including early previews prior to its Aug. 1 launch, the satirical feature has accumulated $12.4 million. Directed by Dong Runnian and starring Bai Ke, Sun Yizhou, and Zhang Ruoyun, the sequel to the 2023 hit “Johnny Keep Walking!” continues the franchise’s lampooning of internal office politics, corporate dysfunction, and the absurdities of white-collar employment.
Universal’s “Obsession” rounded out the top five, collecting $4.7 million in its sophomore weekend. Directed by Curry Barker, the film has reached a cumulative total of $14.5 million.
Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $132.3 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $3.39 billion, down 32% from the same period in 2025.
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China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates With $70 Million Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Second
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Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took command of the mainland China box office during the Aug. 14–16 weekend, grossing RMB477.9 million ($70.3 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
Following its Tuesday, Aug. 11 rollout and earlier previews, the production has amassed a cumulative total of $134.1 million. Directed by Wen Muye (“Dying to Survive”) from a screenplay co-written with Lang Qunli and Wei Zhong, the film stars Shen Teng as a Chinese chef who moves to the Middle East to open an eatery to pay off family debts. Alongside his floor manager, played by Jiang Qiming, their business turns into an unexpected sanctuary for local civilians and children when armed conflict erupts. The cast also features Aarif Rahman and Omar Sherif. From the Imax screens left over from the saturation “The Odyssey” release, “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” collected $2.1 million.
Universal’s Christopher Nolan epic “The Odyssey” debuted in second place, pulling in $28.4 million across its official three-day opening weekend. Bolstered by early previews, the tentpole has reached a cumulative $35.9 million in the territory. The 20,000 screen Middle Kingdom release followed a high-profile Beijing promotional tour and secured an extensive Imax footprint across the country. Including previews, the Imax cume is $19.3 million in China and the company said that this marks the biggest opening weekend ever for a Christopher Nolan film in China, both in Imax box office and Imax indexing.
Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” moved to third position in its fifth weekend, taking in $13.1 million. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the mythological comedy has accumulated $235.9 million since its July 18 debut, tracking eight ordinary mortals who combine their wit to outsmart celestial deities and earn the mantle of the Eight Immortals.
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” placed fourth in its third full weekend, collecting $9.9 million. The film has reached a cumulative total of $209 million since launching on July 29, continuing its run as the top-grossing Hollywood import in China this year.
Enlight Pictures’ animated fantasy romance “To Your Island” held onto fifth place, taking $2.6 million in its sophomore frame for a cumulative total of $15 million. Directed by Zhou Haoran and adapted from Fan Dawang’s popular web novel, the story follows a young woman led by a paper crane to a mysterious island, where she reconnects with her former boyfriend, who has lost his memories and been transformed into a rabbit.
Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $132.9 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $3.79 billion, down 30.4% from the same period in 2025.
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