Eight Immortals: China’s #1 Animated Film of 2026 Hits Malaysia August 27
[ENTERTAINMENT] Following the massive success of Ne Zha 2, another Chinese animated blockbuster arrives! The Eight Immortals animation (All Wishes Come True) officially releases in Malaysia on August 27. Therefore, this 2026 box office champion brings fantasy, comedy, and heart-pounding adventure to Malaysian audiences.
Furthermore, the film reimagines the classic “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” legend. It focuses on their mortal lives before becoming gods. Eight ordinary people with zero magic use wit and courage to impersonate immortals and infiltrate Penglai仙境. Their target? The treasure vault of the Three Stars of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity!
Sneak Preview: Aug 25-26
General Release: Aug 27
110+ cinemas, 600+ daily screenings
Box Office Miracle: Topping China’s 2026 Animation Charts
The Eight Immortals animation soared at the Chinese box office. As of August 27, cumulative earnings exceeded 1.7 billion RMB. Thus, it ranks first among 2026 animated films and enters the top 10 highest-grossing domestic animations in Chinese cinema history.
Moreover, the film earned an 8.2/10 rating on Douban. Therefore, it achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim.
Plot: How Eight Mortals “Stir Up Trouble”
Unlike traditional mythology, the Eight Immortals animation focuses on their pre-immortal mortal lives. These eight ordinary people from all walks of life have modest skills and plenty of flaws.
However, they unexpectedly team up for personal gain. Led by Lü Dongbin and Han Zhongli, they prepare to “stir up trouble.” Their plan is audacious: pose as immortals, sneak into Penglai仙境, and target the treasure vault of the Three Stars!
Thus, this film lacks the rebellious “I control my fate” tone of Ne Zha 2. Instead, it embraces the mature wisdom of “doing the right thing.” Han Zhongli and Lü Dongbin’s mutual support and commitment to justice ultimately unite the Eight Immortals.
Four Reasons to Watch the Eight Immortals Animation
Not lofty gods, but ordinary people who make mistakes, feel fear, and hesitate. This “mortals becoming immortals” approach makes characters more relatable.
The film brims with modern satirical humor: mocking bureaucracy, gods, human beliefs, and social norms. It even features “modern items in ancient times” like telescopes, GPS, and Bluetooth earphones.
Blending blue-green landscapes, ancient murals, and New Year paintings, the entire Penglai仙境 looks authentically Chinese with gorgeous, vivid visuals.
Through mythological packaging, the film explores modern human nature, power dynamics, class struggles, and profit logic. The seemingly absurd immortal system mirrors familiar real-world social phenomena.
Malaysia Premiere: TGV & GSC Exclusive Merchandise
The Eight Immortals animation has an unprecedented release scale in Malaysia. The film will screen in over 110 cinemas with more than 600 daily showings.
Moreover, both TGV and GSC have launched exclusive movie merchandise:
- 🎁 TGV: Beautiful Eight Immortals postcard sets
- 🎁 GSC: Special edition movie merchandise gifts
Thus, many fans even travel to farther cinemas to attend premiere events and collect different merchandise versions.
Rave Reviews: More Mature and Wise Than Ne Zha 2
Audiences call the Eight Immortals animation “the best Chinese animated film I’ve ever seen.” Compared to Ne Zha 2’s heavier tone, the Eight Immortals is lively and entertaining.
The film’s smartest move: using mythology as packaging while making modern human nature the emotional core. It proves today’s Chinese animation doesn’t just rely on “Chinese elements” to attract viewers. Instead, it can blend mythology with realistic commentary, merging laughs, tears, and commercial genre appeal.
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Are you excited for this subversive Eight Immortals tale? How will eight mortals “stir up trouble” to steal from heaven? Join us in cinemas on August 27 to witness this dark horse miracle!
※ This article compiles reports from Xinhua, The Paper, TGV, and GSC. Screening information is subject to cinema operators’ final official announcements.
