Full Breakdown
Pearl Studio’s “All Wishes Come True!” Launches Early in China and Rolls Out Globally
7/19/2026, 2:27:37 AM
Early Domestic Release and International Rollout
The animated feature All Wishes Come True! opened nationwide in China on July 18, 2026, a week ahead of its originally scheduled July 24 debut. The advance launch follows positive audience responses during pre-screenings and reflects confidence in the film’s summer box-office potential. After the Chinese opening, the movie will reach overseas markets later in the summer: Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea on August 13; the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands on August 14; Belgium and Luxembourg on September 4; and Malaysia in late August.
Creative Team and Production Details
Written and directed by Mu Zhengyang, the film reimagines the classic folk legend of the Eight Immortals by portraying eight ordinary people who become the legendary figures through wit and courage. Action design is handled by Hong Kong Film Awards winner Su Hang, while voice direction is overseen by Chen Hao. Pearl Studio, the Beijing-based studio behind *Kung Fu Panda 3*, *Abominable*, and the Oscar-nominated *Over the Moon*, produced the movie. CMC Pictures, the distribution arm of CMC Inc., manages both domestic and international releases.
Chinese Animation’s Expanding Global Reach
The launch arrives amid a surge in Chinese animated features that draw on traditional culture. Recent mythology-based titles such as *Ne Zha 2*—which grossed over US$2.2 billion worldwide—illustrate the market’s growth, with the sector projected to reach US$9.3 billion in 2025. Industry observers note a shift toward contemporary reinterpretations of classic stories to engage younger audiences while preserving cultural roots.
Official Distribution Footprint
Since establishing its international distribution business in 2016, CMC Pictures has released roughly 120 major films across more than 100 countries and 500 cities, including the *The Wandering Earth* series, *Detective Chinatown* series, and *Ip Man 4*. The company’s extensive network underpins the worldwide rollout of *All Wishes Come True!*, signaling continued ambition to position Chinese animation as a competitive global genre.
