The latest animated production Ne Zha 2 is dominating the box office as it breaks all historical records. The film premiered at the end of January during Chinese New Year festivities and it has continued its unmatched success ever since. The worldwide sales of Ne Zha 2 now surpass $2 billion, thus establishing itself as one of the most successful movies in film history. Its remarkable success stands out because it remains the sole non-American animated movie to reach this level of achievement. Since its release during the Chinese New Year, Ne Zha 2 has proven Chinese animated films can achieve record-breaking success on the international market. So far, it is the majority of the highest-grossing films have been made by Hollywood studios.
Ne Zha 2 Might Overtake Avengers: Infinity War!
The movie surpassed several milestones when it hit the market. The movie has achieved an unbelievable milestone by surpassing Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and becoming the most profitable animated film in history. The achievements of this project are significant because Pixar is recognized as a premier producer of animated movies. The film production costs reached $80 million (about ₹700 crore) yet it has earned considerably more profits. And it’s not slowing down.
The film shows potential to exceed Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War ($2.04 billion) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($2.06 billion) within the near future. Ne Zha 2 stands to achieve the position as the fifth highest-grossing film of all time following its current success trajectory. The Ne Zha franchise enjoys vast popularity in China, and this popularity helps explain why the franchise has become so successful. Ne Zha made its premiere in 2019, becoming a legendary breakthrough in Chinese film history. The upcoming sequel for this film already surpasses the first one by expanding its reach.
What is Ne Zha?
Many of you might be wondering what this movie, Ne Zha 2, is about. So let us tell you that it is based on Chinese mythology. The main character, Ne Zha, is a powerful deity from ancient Chinese legends. The story is inspired by a famous 17th-century novel called The Investiture of the Gods. This book is one of the earliest works in Chinese literature that talks about deities, demons, Taoism, and Buddhism. With such a rich cultural background, amazing animation, and a great story, Ne Zha 2 has won the hearts of audiences everywhere. And the way it is going, it might break even more records in the coming days!
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