All Wishes Come True!

All Wishes Come True! marks the feature directorial debut of Mu Zhengyang, transforming the ancient Eight Immortals into a band of street-smart misfits in a modern retelling of Chinese mythology. Set within the paradisiacal realm of Penglai, the film explores the fragile peace between mortals and gods through a narrative driven by heist mechanics rather than divine intervention. The story reimagines legendary figures like Lü Dongbin and Zhongli Quan not as revered deities, but as ordinary individuals struggling with mundane lives until they uncover a secret capable of altering reality.

The production brought together major studios including Pearl Studio and CMC Pictures to create a visually rich world where traditional instruments blend with orchestral scores. With a runtime of two hours and twenty-three minutes, the film balances slapstick comedy against high-stakes action, earning a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing over $208 million at the box office upon its release in July 2026. [edit]

The story opens in Penglai, a realm where the boundaries between the mortal and divine worlds are thin yet strictly enforced. Here, eight individuals who would later become known as the Eight Immortals exist in their pre-ascended states. They are not powerful wizards or celestial beings but rather a ragtag group of beggars, merchants, and outcasts living on the fringes of society. Lü Dongbin, voiced by Li Shaozhe, and Zhongli Quan, voiced by Chen Hao, serve as the reluctant leaders of this disparate crew. They are joined by Iron-Crutch Li, He Xiangu, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Zhang Guolao, and Lan Caihe, each bringing distinct flaws and comedic quirks to the ensemble that define their early interactions.

The inciting incident occurs when the group stumbles upon the Wish Vault, a legendary repository hidden deep within the island of Penglai. This vault holds the power to grant any wish made by those who can access it, a treasure coveted by both the arrogant gods who guard the realm and the desperate humans who live under their rule. The gods view this power as an exclusive right reserved for their kind, while the mortals see it as a tool for survival and change. The discovery of the vault triggers a chain reaction that destabilizes the delicate balance of Penglai, causing an apocalyptic storm to begin brewing over the land.

As the threat grows, the gods initially dismiss the mortals as insignificant obstacles. However, the group discovers that their lack of divine power is actually their greatest asset. Without the rigid rules and expectations that bind the gods, the Eight Immortals think outside the box, using their street smarts and chaotic energy to bypass divine defenses. The narrative follows their journey as they execute a series of elaborate heists, navigating traps and puzzles designed to protect the vault. Along the way, they form unlikely alliances with other mortals and even some sympathetic divine entities who question the status quo.

The tension escalates as the characters realize that the apocalypse is not a natural disaster but a direct consequence of the vault's corruption and the gods' greed. The group must confront the moral implications of wielding such power. Can they trust themselves with the ability to rewrite destiny? The film delves into themes of friendship and autonomy as the Eight Immortals evolve from simple beggars into guardians of the realm. Their journey is not just about saving Penglai from destruction but about proving that mortals possess the same capacity for greatness as the gods who seek to control them.

The stakes reach their peak as the group prepares to infiltrate the core of the Wish Vault during the height of the storm. They face off against the antagonistic forces within the vault, who argue that only the divine can preserve order. The mortals must decide whether to surrender their free will to save the world or risk everything to maintain their humanity. The film builds towards a climax that challenges the very nature of immortality and the relationship between the human and divine realms, setting the stage for a resolution that redefines the legend of the Eight Immortals forever.[edit]