The Chinese animated film All Wishes Come True has become a popular title during the 2026 summer vacation. The film breathes vibrant new life into the classic legend of the Eight Immortals, turning historical resorts across Chengdu City in Sichuan and Penglai City in Shandong Province into instant bucket-list destinations. The best part? The magic isn't staying local. Starting August 13, the film officially lands in major theaters across North America, Australia and Europe!

In this episode of THE HYPE, we are going far beyond the laugh-out-loud moments on screen. By pulling back the curtain with industry insiders for a cross-cultural, multi-angled deep dive into how a traditional Chinese tale is being reimagined for a global audience, we put All Wishes Come True side-by-side with heavyweights like Black Myth: Wukong and Ne Zha 2, dissecting the storytelling strategies that allow age-old myths to cross borders and resonate anywhere.

Grab your popcorn, tune in to THE HYPE, and join our convo about everything animation and cinematic world-building.