INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Chinese hit animation Ne Zha 2 has grossed over 15.8 billion yuan (about $2.18 billion) since May 5, according to the ticketing
platform Maoyan.The fifth highest-grossing film in international box office history -- simply behind Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar:
The Way of Water and Titanic -- the Chinese animated smash hit now tracks James Camerons 1997 epic by simply 60 million yuan (around $8.3
A sequel to the 2019 phenomenon Ne Zha, the film draws from Chinese mythology, with vibrant standard imagery and elegant character style
It continues the journey of the rebellious young hero, linking his personal development with styles of resilience and the spirit of the
times.Since its release, Ne Zha 2 has continued to shatter records: its now the all-time highest-grossing animated movie globally, the
first Asian movie to exceed 10 billion yuan (about $1.39 billion) in earnings, and the highest-grossing film in a single market
worldwide.Hot off its domestic success, the movie has actually expanded to markets including the United States, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, France and Sweden -- showcasing both the increasing strength of Chinas film industry and the boundless
potential of traditional Chinese folklore in a modern context.
