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‘Niu Lai’ becomes unexpected Chinese box-office hit
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Low-budget animated film ‘Niu Lai’ turns online mockery into major box-office success in China.
WHO: ‘Niu Lai’ filmmakers and audiences in China
WHAT: The animated film ‘Niu Lai’ becomes an unexpected box-office hit and a viral phenomenon.
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 5:16 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Online mockery and viral attention have driven ticket sales and box-office performance.
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