Chinese Animated Film ‘Niu Lai’ Earns $2.5 Million in New York Despite Online Criticism
A Chinese animated film, "Niu Lai," has achieved a $2.5 million box-office success in New York despite widespread online mockery labeling it as "terrible" or "ugly."
New York, NY, August 21, 2026 —
A Chinese animated film, titled “Niu Lai,” has garnered significant attention and a notable box-office performance, grossing $2.5 million in New York.
This financial success comes despite considerable backlash and mockery encountered by the film on online platforms. Many internet users have described the film with terms such as “terrible” and “ugly.” The specific details regarding the film’s production, its release strategy in New York, and the nature of the online criticism were not provided in the summary.
Further information, such as the studio behind “Niu Lai,” its target audience, or the critical reception beyond online commentary, was not available. The exact timeline of its release and the duration of its box-office run in New York were also not specified.
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