A Chinese animated film that some viewers mock as “terrible” is drawing large audiences and performing unexpectedly well at the box office, according to multiple outlets.
The reports describe the film’s rise as driven by public attention and discussion rather than early critical consensus. Some commentary highlights that the animation’s visuals appear crude to certain viewers, and that early reactions included negative assessments of quality. Despite that, the film’s popularity grows, with attendance translating into strong commercial results.
While all outlets focus on the same basic arc—online mockery followed by box-office momentum—their emphasis differs. ABC News and The Independent foreground the contrast between crude visuals and the film’s sudden commercial success. The Winnipeg Free Press similarly frames the story around the film being mocked and then becoming a hit, reflecting the same broader narrative of unexpected traction following criticism.
