A Story About Fire 2026

Overview

A Story About Fire is a 2025 Chinese animated fantasy film written and directed by Li Wenyu. The production, which is also known by the Chinese title Ranbiwa, was animated by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio using Xuan paper. The narrative is based on Qiang folk religion and explores the legend of Ran Bi Wa. The story follows a monkey who was raised by humans. When the protagonist sets off to the Holy Mountain to steal fire for humankind, a journey begins from which he will return transformed into a man. The film is categorized within the animation, family, adventure, and fantasy genres. It has a runtime of one hour and fifteen minutes. The project was distributed by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio and received a release in the United States on July 23, 2025. The title translates literally to Burning Baby. As a work of animation, the film utilizes traditional materials to bring the folklore of the monkey who brings fire to humanity to the screen.