Pearl Studio and CMC Pictures Set Global Summer Release for Animated Comedy Feature All Wishes Come True!
Pearl Studio and CMC Pictures have announced the release of All Wishes Come True!, an animated comedy based on the Chinese folklore tale The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. The film opens in China on July 24, with a worldwide release scheduled for this summer, according to the studios.
The feature reimagines traditional mythology through a contemporary comedic lens. According to the studios, the plot follows eight ordinary mortals who use wit and courage to outwit gods and earn the title of the legendary Eight Immortals.
Mu Zhengyang wrote and directed the film. The production includes action design by Hong Kong Film Awards winner Su Hang and voice direction by Chen Hao, according to the announcement.
What is the significance of this release for Chinese animation?
The film arrives following the record-breaking performance of Ne Zha 2, which grossed more than US$2.2 billion worldwide. This release is part of a broader effort to bring beloved mythological tales to global audiences, according to CMC Pictures.
CMC Pictures has released approximately 120 major films worldwide since launching its international distribution business in 2016. Its network currently spans over 500 cities across 100 countries, according to company data.
How does Pearl Studio’s history influence this project?
Pearl Studio previously worked on Kung Fu Panda 3 and Abominable. The studio also produced Over the Moon, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature, according to the announcement.
Based in Beijing, Pearl Studio serves as the animation content platform for CMC Inc. The studio focuses on creating animated comedy features rooted in oriental cultures for both domestic and international markets.
What happens next for the studio?
Pearl Studio is currently developing multiple original animation theatrical projects inspired by traditional Chinese culture. These projects may lead to a more diverse range of stories for global audiences, according to the studio.
Given CMC Pictures’ existing distribution network, the studio could likely expand the reach of these upcoming cultural projects into new international territories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will All Wishes Come True! be released?
The film opens in the Chinese domestic market on July 24, with a worldwide release scheduled for this summer.
Who is behind the direction and action design of the film?
The film was written and directed by Mu Zhengyang, with action design by Su Hang.
What folklore inspired the movie?
The story is inspired by the classic Chinese folklore tale The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea.
Do you think mythological stories from other cultures will see a similar rise in global animated adaptations?