Niu Lai

Name: Niu Lai
Genre: Adventure, Animation
Released: 2026-08-05
Rating: 3.5
Cast: Sun Lifang, Xin Yumeng

It’s possible for me to be in my dreams…

Rating

3.5 (1)

Release Date

8/5/2026

Runtime

0 mins

Genres

Adventure Animation

Overview

The naive calf Niu Lai loves exploring the grasslands, but struggles to live up to his family’s expectations as future leader of the herd. With migration fast approaching, Niu Lai finds unlikely allies on his journey to learn the meaning of courage as they prepare for a dangerous trek across the desert.

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Budget

$600

Revenue

$4,889,922

Homepage

Xin Yumeng

Male Characters (voice)

Sun Lifang

Female Characters (voice)

Reviews

nicolascagegoons

Aug 27, 2026

Laugh but there is something so atmospheric and interesting about it.
Sure, the animation isn't good but its style allows for a surreal vibe and the voice acting is fine. I think its first two acts are actually pretty fun about a family. Its third act is where it loses me a bit but its decent.
Its better then half of the new releases this year.
(Watch my filmography: https://boxd.it/2A45h )

Niu Lai2026

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