As one of the longest running animated film franchises in China, Boonie Bears — the famous anthropomorphic bear siblings — will see their ninth and latest installment hit domestic theaters on
In the upcoming sequel, "Boonie Bears: Guardian Code," the titular bear brothers unexpectedly discover a clue related to their missing mother, who was lost in a forest fire many years ago. Briar and Bramble, the bear siblings, embark on an adventure to seek the reunion that they have been yearning for a long time.
The producers revealed that the new tale has employed a realistic narration to unveil the bears' mother, who has always remained as a "mysterious figure" in their past stories. The new movie's theme about family affection and reunion will resonate with audiences after the country has fought against the pandemic for three years.
The Boonie Bear franchise has grossed a total box office of more than 4 billion yuan ($597.2 million), indicating a huge potential in the Chinese animated movie market.