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Ne Zha 2 to Launch English-Language Theatrical Run on August 22

This release marks A24’s first fully animated feature distribution in English-speaking markets worldwide.

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Michelle Yeoh poses during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
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Overview

  • A24 and CMC Pictures will open the English-language version in U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand theaters on August 22 with IMAX, 3D and other premium format screenings.
  • Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh is the only voice actor announced so far for the English-language cast.
  • Directed by Yang Yu, Ne Zha 2 has earned over 12.3 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) globally and overtook Pixar’s Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing animated film.
  • More than 99% of its box office revenue came from mainland China, underscoring its unprecedented single-market dominance.
  • Adapted from the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods, the sequel boasts near-perfect critical reception and highlights China’s growing animation expertise.