According to Light Tower Professional Edition’s AI box office forecast， the predicted total box office for “Little Monster of Langlang Mountain” has risen for three consecutive days， reaching 900 million RMB.
This summer， the highly anticipated film “Little Monster of Langlang Mountain” has become a sensation， opening with a 8.6 rating on Douban and seeing its box office soar. Some netizens even predicted its box office could surpass 10 billion RMB， drawing comparisons to “Ne Zha 2”.
While “Ne Zha 2” was indeed a hit， evidenced by its 1.54 billion RMB box office， it delivered a sense of rebellious spirit， the thrill of overcoming fate， and the powerful message of “my fate is my own， I need no heaven.”
In contrast， “Little Monster of Langlang Mountain” offers a different kind of resonance. It portrays a more grounded narrative， showcasing the warmth and perseverance of ordinary beings who， despite their commonality， strive to improve their circumstances. This relatable portrayal of everyday struggle and quiet determination is what has captured the hearts of many.
The line， “Mom， I want to leave Langlang Mountain，” uttered in 2023， deeply resonated with countless working individuals， evoking a sense of shared experience and emotional release.
“Langlang Mountain” has become a metaphor for the places where many workers spend their days. This particular line expresses a desire to resign and explore the world， coupled with anxiety about potential future difficulties， effectively capturing the often unspoken melancholy and shared sentiment of the modern workforce.
The animation anthology “Chinese Outsider，” released in early 2023， significantly expanded the imaginative possibilities for Chinese traditional style animation. Among its eight short films， “A Summer’s Day，” the first installment， emerged as the most popular.
“Little Monster of Langlang Mountain” is brought to life by the original creative team behind “A Summer’s Day，” continuing within the same universe and charting a new narrative path in a “parallel dimension.”
The film tells the story of four common little monsters who comically form a group to emulate the journey of Tang Sanzang and his disciples， embarking on a quest to the West.
While characters like Sun Wukong and Nezha might be considered “chosen ones，” destined for greatness， the little monsters represent the masses， the ordinary individuals who， much like you and me， navigate the world with their own struggles and aspirations.
