The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, which premiered during the Chinese New Year, has taken the global box office by storm. By the end of its fifth weekend, the film has surpassed the remarkable $2 billion mark, leaving industry analysts in awe.
With this feat, Ne Zha 2 has overtaken Spider-Man: No Way Home to become the second-highest-grossing film of the post-COVID era, trailing only behind Avatar: The Way of Water. Additionally, it now ranks as the seventh highest-grossing film of all time, with a strong chance of breaking into the Top 5 or even the Top 3 by the end of its theatrical run.
The film has also set two unprecedented records—it is the first-ever animated movie to cross $2 billion at the global box office and the first non-English-language film to achieve this milestone. Despite a slowdown in numbers, Ne Zha 2 remains a serious contender to challenge Avatar 2’s total earnings, potentially emerging as the highest-grossing film post-pandemic.
With its phenomenal success, Ne Zha 2 has rewritten box office history, proving the immense global appeal of Chinese cinema and animated storytelling.