‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Studio Sets Global Release for ‘All Wishes Come True!’
Pearl Studio will release its animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” internationally this summer after its Chinese debut on 18 July. The rollout reflects the growing global ambition of Chinese animation, with the Beijing-based studio continuing to adapt traditional Chinese stories for overseas audiences.
The film opens in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea on 13 August, followed the next day by the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Netherlands; Belgium and Luxembourg follow on 4 September. Written and directed by Mu Zhengyang, it reimagines “The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” as a comedy about eight mortals posing as immortals to enter a legendary vault, before uncovering a threat to both worlds. Pearl Studio produced it with CMC Pictures; Chinese animation’s overseas revenue reached $9.3 billion in 2025, while “Ne Zha 2” has earned more than $2.2 billion worldwide.
In short
- Pearl Studio’s new animated film opens internationally from 13 August.
- The UK release is scheduled for 14 August.
- It adapts a classic Chinese folk tale as a mythological comedy.
Explained simply
Chinese animation studios have been increasingly targeting international audiences with adaptations of traditional stories. The sector has grown significantly in recent years, with Chinese animation companies now producing work specifically designed for release beyond China.
"All Wishes Come True!" is an animated comedy that reimagines "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", a traditional Chinese tale. The story follows eight mortals who pose as immortals to gain access to a legendary vault, before uncovering a threat to both worlds. The film is written and directed by Mu Zhengyang.
Chinese animation has become a major global business. Last year, animation studios based in China earned $9.3 billion from overseas markets, indicating strong international demand for these films and reflecting the industry's growing commercial ambitions worldwide.
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