Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Pop Mart, under the leadership of founder Wang Ning, is expanding into the film industry by establishing a movie studio and launching an animated series titled "LABUBU and Friends" [2] - Pop Mart's initial business model was a "trendy grocery store" selling various products, and it gained significant traction after introducing the Japanese Sonny Angel blind box series in 2015, which became a key contributor to single-store sales [2] - The company is also diversifying its business by launching a physical magazine called "play/GROUND," priced at 39.9 yuan [2] Group 2 - As a leading IP toy company in China, Pop Mart's strategy includes developing online film business and offline theme parks, which are seen as logical growth paths [3] - The film industry presents significant profit potential, as evidenced by the success of "Nezha 2," which grossed over 15 billion yuan, and films can enhance IP emotional resonance and attract a broader audience [3] - The opening of the first Pop Mart theme park on September 26, 2023, aims to innovate and extend the IP image while creating new revenue channels and enriching the cultural value of the IP [3] - Despite the trend of integrating film and derivative products, the domestic market has not matured, and Pop Mart's approach of moving from derivatives to film development could contribute to a more competitive commercial ecosystem [3]