The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has climbed to the fifth spot on the listing of the highest-grossing movies of all time, surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film’s complete earnings have now exceeded $2.085 billion globally, with over $2.054 billion coming from China alone, in accordance to Deadline.
The sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha, Ne Zha 2 continues to dominate the Chinese field workplace and is projected to end its home run at round $2.1 billion. The film’s worldwide rollout is ongoing, with upcoming releases in Indonesia, a number of European markets, and Japan.
Directed by Yang Yu, Ne Zha 2 is rooted in Chinese mythology and follows the titular demon baby as he embarks on a mission to restore his buddy Ao Bing’s bodily type after a devastating lightning strike. The film’s battle sequences, beautiful animation, and symbolism have made it the highest-grossing animated film worldwide, overtaking Inside Out 2.
The film has additionally carried out exceptionally effectively in IMAX, incomes $155 million globally — $151.6 million of which got here from China — making it the sixth largest IMAX launch ever. In the UK, IMAX screenings accounted for 35% of the film’s preview launch, marking the most important opening for a local-language film within the format.
Published – March 18, 2025 11:20 am IST
