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‘Ne Zha 2’ U.S. Re-Release Earns $1.5 Million, Underscoring China-Driven Run

A24’s English-dubbed rollout in 2,228 theaters yielded a soft debut that highlights limited stateside resonance.

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Overview

  • A24 reissued the film on August 22 with a new English-language dub and some IMAX play, featuring Michelle Yeoh among the voice cast.
  • The re-release opened to about $1.5 million and placed roughly 13th at the domestic box office, according to Box Office Mojo and trade reporting.
  • The wider push followed an earlier U.S. stint in roughly 945 theaters, lifting the North American total to about $22.4 million.
  • Global grosses stand near $2.15 billion, with nearly $2 billion earned in China, placing the film among the top five worldwide releases.
  • Reporters point to low U.S. familiarity with the original, limited marketing resources, and competition from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters as key factors in the muted turnout.