Animated Film "Kitten's Fantastic Journey" China Re-release Postponed
The planned re-release of the Oscar-winning animated film "Kitten's Fantastic Journey" in mainland China on August 15 has been postponed. The film's distributors announced the decision late yesterday.
The planned re-release of the Oscar-winning animated film "Kitten's Fantastic Journey" in mainland China has been postponed, the film's production company announced late yesterday evening. The film was originally scheduled to arrive in Chinese cinemas on August 15.
The reason for the postponement has not been detailed, but the decision suggests potential production or marketing challenges. The film won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 2025 Academy Awards, and its re-release in mainland China had generated anticipation.
In the mainland Chinese market, "Kitten's Fantastic Journey" has received positive reviews from critics and high ratings from audiences. According to the Chinese film review site Douban, the film holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10.
The film tells the story of a cat that embarks on an extraordinary journey on a sailboat after its world is flooded. Along the way, it encounters various animal characters, with whom it must cooperate to overcome the challenges posed by the turbulent sea and their circumstances.