Overview
- The film has surpassed $1 billion worldwide and set a China record for foreign animation, focusing attention on its blue snake character.
- Chinese state media report search spikes and rising prices for Indonesian island bamboo pit vipers across major e-commerce sites.
- JD removed identified listings and said it prohibits sales of venomous animals after checks found mail-included offers.
- Officials and state-linked outlets warn that mailing live or dangerous items is illegal and that keeping venomous snakes risks public safety.
- Fans are turning to Gary-branded goods instead, with blind boxes ranking among top sellers and plush toys selling out in Shanghai stores.