On Oct 23, Sanxingdui: Past and Future, China’s first AI-generated theatrical feature with an official screening license, premiered and raked in over 280,000 yuan on opening day. The sci-fi animation builds a dialogue between the ancient Shu civilization and futuristic imagination. Through a time-travel adventure centered on Sanxingdui relics, it showcases the diverse yet integrated nature of Chinese civilization. Evolving from a hit AI short series with nearly 200 million views on Douyin, the work marks a remarkable attempt by China’s AI film industry to revitalize traditional culture.