The Chinese fantasy epic "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force" has debuted in nearly 100 cinemas across France, marking the largest release of a Chinese-language film there in 2025. Based on the Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) classic "Fengshen Yanyi," or "Investiture of the Gods," the film features over 2,000 special effects shots and showcases China's advancements in filmmaking. CGTN's Chen Lanyou reports from the China Movie Metropolis in Qingdao, Shandong Province.