According to box office prediction data from Maoyan Pro， the movie “Little Monster’s Summer” is projected to achieve a total box office revenue of 1.269 billion yuan.
Meanwhile， Lighthouse Pro’s AI box office forecast has revised its prediction for “Little Monster’s Summer” upwards for five consecutive days， now anticipating a total box office of 1.01 billion yuan.
The film’s daily box office exceeded 43.58 million yuan today， surpassing yesterday’s performance. Notably， it has achieved a box office “anti-dip” for two consecutive weekdays， a significant indicator of positive audience reception and sustained interest.
“Little Monster’s Summer” is an adaptation of “A Summer’s Tale，” a segment from the popular animated short film collection “Tales of a Hundred Springs.” The original creative team has reunited to bring a bold innovation and expansion to the narrative.
The film adopts a unique perspective， placing the spotlight on the unnamed minor monsters from “Journey to the West.” It tells the story of a “grassroots pilgrimage group”—composed of a pig demon， a toad spirit， a weasel spirit， and a ape monster—who embark on an adventure to the West under the guise of the Tang Monk and his disciples. This narrative choice is particularly compelling as it reframes a classic tale through the eyes of those often overlooked， offering a fresh interpretation.
Although humble in origin and facing their own unique challenges， the little monsters in the film are driven by dreams and pursue them bravely. This resonates deeply with the everyday struggles and aspirations of ordinary people in reality， making the characters highly relatable.
Beyond its compelling plot and profound themes， the film also boasts exquisite visual craftsmanship. A production team of over 600 individuals meticulously refined more than 1，800 shots， illustrated over 2，000 scene paintings， and designed nearly 200 character models.
The artwork， featuring ink-wash landscapes and meticulously drawn characters in the traditional gongbi style， fully embodies the essence of oriental aesthetics. The background art skillfully employs freehand Chinese painting techniques， allowing traditional beauty to shine brightly on the big screen. The attention to detail in the visual presentation contributes significantly to the film’s immersive and aesthetically rich experience.
As positive word-of-mouth continues to spread， “Little Monster’s Summer” has exhibited increasingly strong box office momentum， prompting both Lighthouse and Maoyan， the two major box office tracking platforms， to continuously raise their final box office projections. The film’s performance indicates a strong audience connection and critical acclaim， translating into robust commercial success.
Will it surpass the 1 billion yuan box office milestone? We eagerly await the final results.
