‘Ne Zha 2’ Surpasses $2-Billion Mark, Becomes First Animated Film to Do So

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In under a month since its theater debut, the film “Ne Zha 2” surpassed the global revenue milestone of $2 billion. This remarkable achievement was made possible by its wide release during the Chinese New Year. The movie has left an indelible mark on box office history, establishing new standards for one-day earnings.

Under the guidance of filmmaker Jiaozi, this animated production boasted a hefty budget of $80 million and has garnered positive responses from viewers, earning an impressive 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Approximately 98% of the movie’s $2 billion earnings are attributed to China, making it the highest-grossing film in a single nation. This surpasses the previous record held by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which made $936 million domestically.

Over the next few days, it’s expected that “Ne Zha 2” will surpass both “The Force Awakens” and “Avengers: Infinity War” in global box office earnings, placing it among the top five highest-grossing films globally.

The movie currently trails only four other films in terms of box office earnings: Titanic ($2.2 billion), Avatar: The Way of Water ($2.3 billion), Avengers: Endgame ($2.7 billion), and the original Avatar ($2.9 billion). It also holds the distinction of being the highest-grossing animated film, outperforming Inside Out 2’s ($1.7 billion) earnings from last year, all while having a significantly smaller budget.

Over the last ten years, China’s film industry has evolved into a significant player, frequently producing its own successful movies. The triumph of Ne Zha 2 is merely one illustration of how Chinese films are increasingly taking center stage, as only a handful of Hollywood blockbusters manage to make an impression in the region.

The Chinese film industry is seeing a significant surge, with the movie “Ne Zha 2” spearheading this growth. Stay tuned for further developments as it keeps shattering box office records.

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2025-03-02 18:43