[8][9] Din Song is a working-class college student in Shanghai who dreams of reuniting with his childhood friend Li Na, who moved away ten years ago from their neighborhood with her father, Mr. Wang, and now lives a lavish life.

Subsequently, Din is chased by a trio of goons led by a man named Pockets, sent by Mr. Wang to recover the teapot in hopes of saving his failing business.

Long reveals to Din that in life he was a wealthy and powerful lord whose reign ended in loneliness and tragedy, and was punished by the gods for his selfishness by becoming a wish dragon.

Pockets corners Din and prepares to hit him with his golden hand, but Long puts himself in the way, causing him to turn into a gold statue.

After saying goodbye to Long, Din places the teapot on a carriage driven by the elderly man from the beginning, who is actually the guardian of the gate to the Spirit world.

[12] Wish Dragon was originally scheduled to be released on July 26, 2019, but at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival it was confirmed that it was delayed to 2020.

The website's consensus reads: "Although its juvenile humor may test some viewers' patience, Wish Dragon is a colorful and quirky romp that will warm audience's hearts.

[16] Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media gave the film four stars out of five, saying it was "a China-set animated comedy has great messages, some scares.

'"[18] Natalia Winkelman of The New York Times wrote that "Netflix's newest animation effort is essentially Disney's 'Aladdin' transposed to Shanghai.

Club gave the film a rate 'B-' and wrote "thoughtful if slightly underbaked commentary on hustle culture and social status in the modern era," and noted that "the youngest of viewers could probably recognize they're watching Aladdin transported to 21st-century China.

"[21] Sandy Schaefer of Comic Book Resources wrote that "it's a mostly enjoyable spin on a familiar tale that has valuable lessons to impart […].

"[22] Mae Abdulbaki of Screen Rant gave the rate three stars out of five, writing that "a heartwarming, charming film with a great message and lovely characters."

"[23] Joseph Stanichar of Paste Magazine says "A simple, cute, unoriginal animated film that seldom impresses, but still warms your heart a little.