The Chinese animated film All Wishes Come True!, known in Chinese as Baxian!, has become a hit during the 2026 summer movie season and repeatedly made hot search lists. Instead of focusing on the well-known folk tale The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, the film tells the stories of the eight main characters when they were ordinary people before achieving immortality.
Since its release, the movie’s box office has grown steadily and won wide praise from audiences. Boosted by the film’s popularity, Penglai, Yantai, Shandong Province, the birthplace of the Eight Immortals legend, has welcomed many tourists. The Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area has launched themed parade events featuring the Eight Immortals, boosting local cultural and tourism consumption. Many parents have brought primary and secondary school students to cinemas to experience traditional Chinese myths.
Meanwhile, some viewers hold different opinions. They worry about the extent of the adaptation of traditional mythological figures and think some parts of the content may raise concerns over value orientation.
