Even though Xianxia movies and literature have been around for centuries, they still need to be well-known outside of the Chinese-speaking world.
1. Legend Of Deification
The sequel to Ne Zha, China's largest 2019 release, is titled Legend of Deification (also known as Jiang Ziya). Additionally, it is based on a well-known Chinese folktale. It Starring Jiang Ziya, a well-known mythical character. Jiang Ziya, a 3D animated movie, was supposed to be out in China's spring.
2. Ne Zha
Ne Zha is the first 3D animated movie released in IMAX in China. The epic adventure animation movie debuted in July 2019 and earned over $729 million worldwide, making it unquestionably one of the biggest box office hits in animation history.
3. The Legend Of Hei
The online animated series The Legend of Luo Xiaohei was created by independent animation production MTJJ and its studio in 2011. The Legend of Hei, a 2D animated feature film that serves as a prelude to the anime series, was released in September 2019.
4. White Snake
The 2019 January release of White Snake brought more than $60 million to China. It was created by Light Chaser Animation, distributed in North America by GKIDS Films, and directed by Amp Wong and Zhao Ji. The Legend of the White Snake inspired this Chinese animated fantasy film.
5. Monkey King: Hero Is Back
As one of the primary characters in the well-known book Journey to the West, Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong, is a legendary and well-liked figure who has starred in several cinema versions. With the aid of crowdsourcing, the 2015 animated movie Monkey King: Hero is Back was made for eight years.
6. Zu: Warriors From The Magic Mountain
The development of the Hong Kong filmmaker during the New Wave Era. By using Hollywood-style special effects throughout the production. A fast-paced story about the involvement of two clumsy soldiers in a major battle between good and evil.
7. A Chinese Ghost Story
Hong Kong filmmakers engaged in fervent cinematic experimentation in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A Chinese Ghost Story's premise generally adheres to the classic tale of a helpless man who meets a friendly ghost, but for good measure, the movie also includes lots of swashbuckling magical action.
8. Green Snake
A highly creative and fashionable 1993 retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. Unquestionably, one of the top fantasy films from Hong Kong in the 1990s is called Green Snake.
9. Monster Hunt
This 2015 blockbuster movie's main character is one such mascot—a "monster" baby being sought after by humans and other monsters. Additionally, it shows how Xianxia's performances have evolved beyond heroic battles and magical combat.
10. Jade Dynasty
All the iconic components of the genre that have been linked with it since the 1980s are brought back to the big screen in the Jade Dynasty. Jade Dynasty plays like a well-crafted Chinese RPG video game, with a traditional and expansive scale, comedy, and a wonderful balance of beautiful young protagonists and compelling veterans.