‘Ne Zha 2’ Becomes China's Highest-Grossing Film and Breaks IMAX Records

The animated sequel has earned $1.64 billion in China, making it the second-highest-grossing animated film globally, with international releases underway.

• ‘Ne Zha 2,’ a sequel to the 2019 animated hit, has become the highest-grossing film in Chinese history, earning $1.64 billion domestically.
• The film has surpassed ‘Avengers: Endgame’ to become the top-grossing IMAX release in China, with $106 million in IMAX earnings to date.
• Globally, it is now the second-highest-grossing animated film, trailing only ‘Inside Out 2,’ and is poised to enter the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time.
• Directed by Yu Yang, the film continues the story of Ne Zha and Ao Bing from Chinese mythology, with critical praise for its animation quality.
• International screenings began on February 13, 2025, and the film has already made an impact in limited U.S. theaters, earning $7.2 million in its debut weekend.

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