Wish Dragon

Wish Dragon is an upcoming computer-animated comedy film co-written and co-directed by Chris Appelhans. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, Base FX and the Flagship Entertainment Group, the film will star Jackie Chan (who is also producing the film), Constance Wu, John Cho, Will Yun Lee, Jimmy Wong, and Bobby Lee. Jackie Chan's company, Sparkle Roll Media, will be a producer and co-investor in the film. Chan will voice characters in the Chinese and English releases of the film.

The film is set to be released on July 26, 2019 in China by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Plot
The story is "a genie-in-a-bottle retelling set in contemporary China", based on an original story by Chris Appelhans. Appelhans will also direct the film. "The modern-day fairy tale picks up the moral challenges that emerge from the encounter between a boy and a dragon who is able to make wishes come true."

Cast

 * Jackie Chan as Pipa God
 * Ian Chen as The Boy
 * Constance Wu as Mom
 * John Cho as Long
 * Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Li Na
 * Will Yun Lee as Mr. Wong
 * Jimmy O. Yang as Small Goon
 * Jimmy Wong as Din
 * Bobby Lee as Tall Goon

Production
Wish Dragon is the first film created by Base Animation, a new animation studio that is part of the VFX firm BaseFX. The goal of the film and the Base Animation studio is to "make world class animation in China for China… and the world". Director Applehans "wanted the film made in China, with a strong Mainland China creative team, an international cast of talent, and a focus on the hopes and dreams of contemporary China."

Release
Wish Dragon is scheduled to be released on July 26, 2019 in China. There is currently no release date set for the United States.