Niu Lai

About Niu Lai

The naive calf Niu Lai loves exploring the grasslands, but struggles to live up to his family’s expectations as future leader of the herd. With migration fast approaching, Niu Lai finds unlikely allies on his journey to learn the meaning of courage as they prepare for a dangerous trek across the desert.

Niu Lai is a 2026 animation film directed by Xin Yumeng. It was released in August 2026.

The film is filed under viral phenomenon, absurd, cartoon cow, and indie anmation.

Xin Yumeng stars as Niulai, and Sun Lifang as Mother of Niulai. The screenplay is by Sun Lifang.

Despicable Me 2, Coraline, and Flow make useful companions to Niu Lai.