According to ME News, on August 16 (UTC+8), Dalian, the home city of the producer of the Chinese animated film "Niu Lai," has ceased all screenings and removed the film from theaters, with local cinemas stating they received notice that the film’s poor quality could harm the city’s image. However, "Niu Lai" has not been fully pulled from theaters nationwide; most other cities continue regular showings today, with many cinemas confirming they have not received any official notice to withdraw the film, and tickets are still available on booking platforms for multiple days, even up to a week ahead. Online screenshots claim that nationwide new screenings will cease starting August 17 (existing showings may continue), but this has not been verified by official sources or most theater chains. "Niu Lai" remains in wide release, with box office revenue surging from an initial few thousand yuan to several million yuan. According to Lantern Professional Edition, "Niu Lai" has entered the top 10 of China’s 2026 domestic animated film box office rankings, with current earnings at RMB 4.648 million, ranking ninth behind "Shuke and Beita: The Miniaturized Humans" at RMB 6.732 million. According to GMGN data, the Meme coin "Niu Lai" on BNB Chain remains highly active, with a 24-hour trading volume of $37.5 million. Its market cap stands at $16.4 million, up 223% in 24 hours, but down nearly 45% from its high today of $29 million. BlockBeats reminds users that Meme coins typically lack real utility and exhibit high price volatility—invest with caution. (Source: BlockBeats)
Chinese animated film 'Niulai' faces partial theatrical removal, meme coin 'Niulai' surges on BNB Chain
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On-chain data shows that the BNB Chain-based meme coin 'Niulai' surged 223% in 24 hours, reaching $37.5 million in trading volume. Meanwhile, the Chinese animated film 'Niulai' was partially withdrawn from theaters in Dalian due to image concerns, though it remains available nationwide and has earned 4.65 million RMB at the box office, placing it in the top 10 of China’s 2026 animated film rankings. On-chain analysis reveals strong community-driven momentum behind the coin’s rapid rise.
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