A scene from The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. [Photo courtesy of China Film Group]

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the most famous cartoon duos in Hollywood history, will return to delight fans in their first theatrically released film in Chinese mainland on Friday.

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie premiered in Beijing on Tuesday, sparking nostalgia among parents while offering something fresh for children.

Two performers dressed as Porky Pig and Daffy Duck at the Beijing event. [Photo courtesy of China Film Group]

One of the most memorable moments of the event featured a young Chinese girl dressed in a purple costume teaching martial arts moves to the performers playing Porky and Daffy.

Under the helm of American animator Pete Browngardt, the hand-drawn cartoon feature follows Daffy and Porky, who were raised together by a farmer, as they become Earth's only hope against an alien invasion.

The film held its premiere in Beijing on April 17, 2025. [Photo courtesy of China Film Group]

Currently, the film has garnered over 2.6 million views on its related topics on Sina Weibo, with many Chinese viewers expressing excitement about revisiting their childhood through the movie.