What happened
On August 30, data from the tracking platform Lighthouse Professional Edition showed that the animated film “Eight Immortals!” has accumulated a box office total of 1.832 billion yuan.
That figure allowed the movie to surpass the animated hit “Chang'an” and climb into the top five on the all-time box office chart for animated films in China.
Why it matters
Breaking into the top five marks a significant commercial milestone for a domestic animated feature, showing how Chinese animation continues to gain stronger audience pull and higher earning power at the local box office.
The ranking shift also highlights the increasingly competitive landscape among homegrown animated releases, as newer titles push past established records.
Key facts
The film “Eight Immortals!” earned a cumulative 1.832 billion yuan as of August 30.
It surpassed the movie “Chang'an” on China's all-time animated film box office chart.
The data source is Lighthouse Professional Edition.
What to watch next
Watch whether “Eight Immortals!” can hold its new top-five position as other animated releases continue their theatrical runs.
Industry observers may track how quickly the film approaches the next tier of China's highest-grossing animated features.