A screen capture from Monkey King: Hero is Back. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China's animated milestone Monkey King: Hero is Back by Tian Xiaopeng will land in more than 60 countries overseas, setting a new record for foreign sales of a Chinese made 3D animation.

Hero is Back has grossed 956 million yuan ($150.47 million) in China to become the highest grossing animation in Chinese film history. However, the enthusiasm for it didn't end in China - it's gone beyond.

Monkey King: Hero is Back sold distribution rights for $4 million in more than 60 countries around the world and was put on the covers of SCREEN and Animation Magazine in early November.