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South China Morning Post
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
‘Ne Zha 2' breaks records as highest-grossing Chinese film in North America
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has registered the largest opening weekend for any Chinese movie in North America in recent years. Its presale box office alone crossed the opening weekend record for any Chinese-language film in the last 20 years. Ne Zha 2 is a sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha. Both films were inspired by the 16th-century novel The Investiture of the Gods. The film has impressed audiences with its beautiful animation, imaginative visuals, and rich cultural themes. After its release in mainland China on January 29, the film quickly broke box office records. It is now the highest-grossing film ever in China. The film is the first non-Hollywood movie to make it to the top 20 highest-grossing films globally. Industry experts believe Ne Zha 2 could even become the highest-grossing animated film. Currently, the title of the highest-grossing animated film belongs to Disney's Inside Out 2. Answer: it registered the largest opening weekend for a Chinese film in North America
NBC News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Chinese film ‘Nezha 2' becomes world's highest-grossing animated movie
BEIJING — Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth-highest box office film globally. Over 99% of 'Nezha 2''s box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood films, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha.' The film is based on a 16th-century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods,' depicting a hero boy with magic power who tries to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
ARN News Center
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
China's 'Nezha 2' becomes highest-grossing animated film globally
Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally. Over 99% of the film's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood movies, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha'. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods', depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
Dubai Eye
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
China's 'Nezha 2' becomes highest-grossing animated film globally
Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. 'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally. Over 99% of the film's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood movies, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. 'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha'. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods', depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.
Reuters
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Chinese film Nezha 2 becomes highest-grossing animated film globally
BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Chinese animated blockbuster Nezha 2 overtook Pixar's Inside Out 2 on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan ( opens new tab. Nezha 2 has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally. Over 99% of Nezha 2's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood films, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. Nezha 2 is a sequel to the 2019 hit Nezha. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel "The Investiture of the Gods", depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town. Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high. ($1 = 7.2776 Chinese yuan renminbi)
