Mofy VFX Partnership Boosts iQIYI Crime Drama Performance

Event summary

  • Global Mofy AI’s Mofy VFX provided visual effects production for iQIYI’s crime drama ‘Justice in the Shadows,’ adapted from Lei Mi’s novel ‘Old Boy’.
  • The series premiered on February 23, 2026, achieving a popularity score of 7,705 and approximately 1.59 million pre-release reservations.
  • ‘Justice in the Shadows’ topped multiple iQIYI charts, including Overall Rising Chart and TV Series Trending Search Chart.
  • Mofy VFX emphasized stable, controllable, and reusable production capabilities, prioritizing quality and delivery discipline.

The big picture

This partnership highlights the growing importance of high-quality visual effects in driving audience engagement for streaming platforms in China. The success of ‘Justice in the Shadows’ demonstrates the potential for Global Mofy AI to leverage its generative AI technology to capture a larger share of the burgeoning digital content production market, which is increasingly reliant on sophisticated visual effects to differentiate its offerings. The project’s emphasis on stability and reusability suggests a shift towards more disciplined and scalable VFX production methodologies.

What we're watching

Content Demand
The sustained popularity of iQIYI’s Mist Theatre suggests continued demand for premium, genre-specific crime content, which could drive further VFX production opportunities.
Workflow Scalability
Whether Mofy VFX can consistently replicate its standardized workflows and quality control systems across larger, more complex projects will be crucial for securing future contracts.
Competitive Landscape
The success of this partnership will likely intensify competition among VFX providers vying for contracts with major Chinese streaming platforms.

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