Chinese Animated Film Niu Lai Becomes Box-Office Hit After Viewers Mock Its Bizarre Animation

A Chinese animated film that initially appeared destined to disappear has become one of the most unusual box-office stories of 2026. Niu Lai, released on August 5, attracted attention not because of polished animation or major stars, but because audiences were stunned by its rudimentary 3D visuals and unconventional presentation. The film reportedly earned only around 10,000 yuan ($1,480) during its first 10 days, with some individual days bringing in only about 200 yuan. That changed dramatically after clips and…