‘Ne Zha 2’ Becomes Fifth-Highest Grossing Film Globally, Surpassing $2.1 Billion

The Chinese animated blockbuster breaks records as the highest-grossing animated and Chinese-language film while continuing its international rollout.

‘Ne Zha 2’ has grossed $2.081 billion globally as of March 24, 2025, maintaining its position as the fifth-highest-grossing film in history.
The film has surpassed the global box office totals of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.’
Produced on a modest $80 million budget, ‘Ne Zha 2’ highlights the cost-efficiency of Chinese filmmaking compared to Hollywood standards.
The movie has earned $158.2 million globally in IMAX format, with $154 million of that total coming from China.
China’s 2025 box office revenue has increased by 53.7% compared to 2024, reflecting the strength of domestic productions like ‘Ne Zha 2.’