Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 topped the global animated film box office chart on Tuesday, surpassing Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film worldwide. As of 7:35 pm on Tuesday, Ne Zha 2 has achieved a box office revenue of 12.32 billion yuan ($1.6984 billion), according to ticketing platform Dengta.。
By Sunday at 9:14 pm, China's 2025 annual box office (including pre-sales) had surpassed 20 billion yuan, setting a new record for the fastest-ever 20 billion yuan milestone in Chinese film history. Ne Zha 2 led the pack with an overwhelming 59.4 percent market share.。
By Sunday at 9:14 pm, China's 2025 annual box office (including pre-sales) had surpassed 20 billion yuan, setting a new record for the fastest-ever 20 billion yuan milestone in Chinese film history. Ne Zha 2 led the pack with an overwhelming 59.4 percent market share.。
The 51吃瓜今日吃瓜必吃入口网址X account DiscussingFilm posted shortly after the film's release, predicting that Ne Zha 2 could become the first animated film in history to gross over $2 billion.。
According to CCTV,Ne Zha 2 has been released simultaneously in 770 theatersacross more than 400 cities in 48 states in the US, as well as in 42 cities across 10 provinces in Canada.。
Shi noted that in the past, US animated films, especially those by Pixar, focused on the global market both in terms of industry and storytelling. Through universal emotional resonance and innovative yet accessible narratives, these films were able to reach a diverse audience. This is also why Inside Out 2 topped the global animated film box office chart.。
Currently, the film holds a rating of 8.3 on IMDb. Though for some foreign audiences, Ne Zha 2 is not a film they are familiar with or well-acquainted with, some international audience still gave the film high ratings explaining their reasoning that "While non-Chinese viewers may not fully understand the story, the action and visual effects are impressive enough to leave a lasting impression."。
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 topped the global animated film box office chart on Tuesday, surpassing Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film worldwide. As of 7:35 pm on Tuesday, Ne Zha 2 has achieved a box office revenue of 12.32 billion yuan ($1.6984 billion), according to ticketing platform Dengta.。
Shi noted that in the past, US animated films, especially those by Pixar, focused on the global market both in terms of industry and storytelling. Through universal emotional resonance and innovative yet accessible narratives, these films were able to reach a diverse audience. This is also why Inside Out 2 topped the global animated film box office chart.。
In Oceania, the film officially premiered on Thursday, with 124 theaters screening the film, setting a new record for Chinese-language films in the region over the past 20 years in terms of screenings.。
In Oceania, the film officially premiered on Thursday, with 124 theaters screening the film, setting a new record for Chinese-language films in the region over the past 20 years in terms of screenings.。
Inside Out 2 is an animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studioses for Walt Disney Pictures in 2024, which has already grossed over $1.6983 billion globally, according to international film review platform IMDb.。
Currently, the film holds a rating of 8.3 on IMDb. Though for some foreign audiences, Ne Zha 2 is not a film they are familiar with or well-acquainted with, some international audience still gave the film high ratings explaining their reasoning that "While non-Chinese viewers may not fully understand the story, the action and visual effects are impressive enough to leave a lasting impression."。
Inside Out 2 is an animated coming-of-age film produced by Pixar Animation Studioses for Walt Disney Pictures in 2024, which has already grossed over $1.6983 billion globally, according to international film review platform IMDb.。