He retired from the world of film in 2002, disillusioned with the decline in the local film industry, like his brother. But then the two decided to join forces and make a change, so Wang Tung brought his years of experience in film to WFP and took up a position as producer and director, responsible for setting WFP on the road to self-sufficiency.
2002 年他從中影退休，為國片低迷所苦的他與哥哥王中元一樣，兩人都想轉型，經歷豐富的王童於是加入宏廣，擔任監製與導演等職，負責替宏廣的自製動畫路線掌舵。