‘Ne Zha 2’ Breaks Records as Highest-Grossing Film in China’s History

The animated sequel has surpassed $1 billion in just 10 days, setting a new global record for single-market box office earnings.

‘Ne Zha 2’ has become the highest-grossing film in Chinese history, overtaking 2021’s ‘The Battle at Lake Changjin’ with over $1 billion in earnings within 10 days of release.
The film is now the highest-grossing movie ever in a single market, surpassing the previous record held by ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’ in North America.
Released during the Lunar New Year holiday, the animated feature contributed significantly to a record-breaking $1.3 billion box office total for the holiday period in China.
The movie’s success highlights the growing dominance of China’s domestic animation industry, leveraging traditional Chinese mythology and cutting-edge digital technology.
Shares of distributor Beijing Enlight Media Co. have surged over 40%, while the film’s cultural impact has sparked nationwide celebrations and boosted consumer activity in malls.