AsianFin -- Stars Collective Film Entertainment Group is launching an ambitious animated film trilogy inspired by Journey to the West, one of China's four great classical novels. The announcement was made on the first day of Hong Kong FilMart.

The trilogy, consisting of Bajie, Monkey King, and Nezha, aims to introduce and expand Eastern mythology to global audiences, capitalizing on the growing popularity of Chinese legends in entertainment. This project follows the success of Eastern mythology-based titles such as the video game Black Myth: Wukong, which has sold a record-breaking 28 million copies, generating $1.25 billion in revenue since its August 2024 release. Additionally, the Lunar New Year blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has surpassed $2 billion at the global box office.

With this trilogy, Stars Collective seeks to further elevate Chinese mythology in the global cinematic landscape.