Overview

• The animated sequel has grossed over $2.2 billion globally, becoming China’s biggest film of 2025 and one of the highest-grossing movies ever.
• A24 will open Ne Zha II in U.S. theaters on Aug. 22 with an English-language dub led by Michelle Yeoh.
• The distributor’s high-profile rollout follows a record-breaking domestic run that shattered animated movie milestones in China.
• The film blends broad potty humor with intense fantasy action, trading on mythic elements from the 16th-century Investiture of the Gods.
• The U.S. release serves as a key test of Chinese animation’s ability to resonate with Western audiences and reshape global market dynamics.