Born to Fly

Born to Fly is a Chinese action drama centered on the rigorous world of aviation testing. The story follows a skilled trainee pilot and a specialized team of elite aviators tasked with evaluating the latest fighter jets. Through a series of high-stakes trials and virtual simulations, the characters face increasingly difficult challenges that push their physical and mental limits under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Directed by Liu Xiaoshi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Guan Gui, the film features a cast including Wang Yibo, Hu Jun, and Zhou Dongyu. Produced by Bona Film Group, the project had a budget of 48 million USD and earned 125 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 4,300 votes and a higher score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 75 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower rating of 5.5/10 based on 13 reviews, which aligns closely with the general audience score on IMDb.