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Record Chinese Hit ‘Ne Zha II’ Gets A24 English‑Dubbed IMAX U.S. Release Friday

The rollout tests whether the $2.2 billion phenomenon can expand its audience in a market less familiar with its mythology.

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© Beijing Enlight Media
Lady Yin, left, and Ne Zha in a scene from “Ne Zha 2.” 
Dragons in Ne Zha II

Overview

  • Already at roughly $2.2 billion worldwide, the film is the highest‑grossing non‑English movie and has been described by outlets as the top animated film globally, with most revenue coming from China.
  • A24’s rerelease begins August 22 with an English dub in IMAX and 3D, featuring Michelle Yeoh, Crystal Lee, Aleks Le, Vincent Rodriguez III, and Damien Haas.
  • Early U.S. reviews praise the cinematic scale and say the visual spectacle is ideal for premium large formats, highlighting the production’s thousands of animators.
  • Coverage notes a blend of broad gross‑out humor and intense fantasy action rooted in classical Chinese lore, which could pose translation and expectations challenges for U.S. families.
  • Box‑office watchers are tracking whether the U.S. run could add the estimated $60–65 million needed to challenge Titanic’s unadjusted total, a possibility that remains uncertain.