A Story About Fire (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2026, A Story About Fire is an animation, family, adventure and fantasy film directed by Li Wenyu, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The legend of Ran Bi Wa talks about a monkey who was raised by humans. When he sets off to the Holy Mountain to steal fire for humankind, a journey begins from which he will return transformed into a man.
Who’s in it. A Story About Fire stars Zhou Xun as Ah Wu Ba Ji, Yang Haoyu as Ran Bi Wa (adult), Bei Yile as Ran Bi Wa (child) and Kang Chunlei as Doggie.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Story About Fire sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Story About Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Story About Fire tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Story About Fire (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Story About Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Story About Fire worth watching?
- A Story About Fire holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family, adventure and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Story About Fire?
- A Story About Fire stars Zhou Xun, Yang Haoyu, Bei Yile and Kang Chunlei.
- When was A Story About Fire released?
- A Story About Fire was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.