Chinese Movie Flops Before Going Viral for ‘Worst’ Animation; Now a Superhit, Surpasses Spider-Man and The Odyssey
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The visually crude cartoon was made by a two-person crew for just $500. Over the course of 86 minutes, the post-ironic hit film follows a calf and a lark as they form a friendship through dream sequences.
A low-budget Chinese animated film, which falls into the category of films usually described as "so bad it's good" or "disaster-level", has become the most unexpected box office hit in China and is already rivaling Odyssey in terms of grosses.
Chinese movie flops before going viral for ‘worst’ animation; now a superhit, surpasses Spider-Man and The Odyssey
Chinese movie mocked as ‘worst of 2026’ goes from $1,480 flop to $2.5 million box office sensation thanks to viral trolling on social media.
2 People Made This Chinese Film for Rs 1 Lakh. Now It's Beating Spider-Man And Odyssey
Released in China on August 5, the film initially appeared destined to disappear without a trace. It earned just 7,700 yuan, around Rs 1.04 lakh, during its first 10 days, with fewer than 300 people nationwide buying a ticket.
"Niu Lai"... Low-Budget Chinese Animated Film Achieves Box Office Success Due to Poor Quality
A low-budget Chinese animated film transformed from a nearly forgotten project into a box office sensation after clips went viral on social media mocking its low-quality animation. The widespread online satire quickly turned into public curiosity, driving viewers to theaters.
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