Chinese Animation Ne Zha 2 Closing In On Avatar’s Box Office Record – Will It Make History?

The Chinese audience has long been captivated by the ancient tale of “Ne Zha,” a mischievous demon boy who battles dragons. The initial animation brought in an astounding $742 million solely from the Chinese market. However, its sequel, Ne Zha 2, astonished the global film community in the first quarter of the year by earning an unprecedented $2 billion-plus and setting numerous records. It now holds the title for the highest-grossing animated movie ever, surpassing the record set by Inside Out 2 in just three weeks. Additionally, it became the highest-grossing film in a single market (China), surpassing the $936 million domestic gross of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Moreover, Ne Zha 2 is the first and currently only non-Hollywood movie to earn over $1 billion or $2 billion at the box office.







