Lights, camera, action! The Chinese mainland's animated sensation 'Ne Zha 2' has officially premiered in the Hong Kong SAR, with screenings starting Saturday. The sequel to the 2019 cult classic has already shattered records, proving that Chinese mythology and cutting-edge animation are a match made in box-office heaven.
Since its Chinese New Year release, Ne Zha 2 has stormed global charts, raking in over 12.3 billion yuan ($1.72 billion) worldwide. That’s right—it just dethroned Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing animated film ever! Fans in Hong Kong and Macao SAR are now joining the hype, with theaters scrambling to add extra screenings.
'This isn’t just a movie—it’s a cultural bridge,' said a rep from co-distributor Emperor Motion Pictures. From spellbinding visuals to Ne Zha’s rebellious charm, the film is winning hearts beyond the Chinese mainland. Think Marvel meets mythology, but with a uniquely Chinese flair.
The numbers speak for themselves: Ne Zha 2 now holds the record for most distributors and daily showtimes in Hong Kong for a Chinese mainland film. For animation buffs and diaspora communities craving a slice of home, this is the must-watch event of the summer.
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Lights, camera, action! The Chinese mainland's animated sensation 'Ne Zha 2' has officially premiered in the Hong Kong SAR, with screenings starting Saturday. The sequel to the 2019 cult classic has already shattered records, proving that Chinese mythology and cutting-edge animation are a match made in box-office heaven. 
Since its Chinese New Year release, Ne Zha 2 has stormed global charts, raking in over 12.3 billion yuan ($1.72 billion) worldwide. That’s right—it just dethroned Inside Out 2 as the 
highest-grossing animated film ever! Fans in Hong Kong and Macao SAR are now joining the hype, with theaters scrambling to add extra screenings. 
'This isn’t just a movie—it’s a cultural bridge,' said a rep from co-distributor Emperor Motion Pictures. From spellbinding visuals to Ne Zha’s rebellious charm, the film is winning hearts beyond the Chinese mainland. Think Marvel meets mythology, but with a uniquely Chinese flair. 
The numbers speak for themselves: Ne Zha 2 now holds the record for most distributors and daily showtimes in Hong Kong for a Chinese mainland film. For animation buffs and diaspora communities craving a slice of home, this is the must-watch event of the summer. 
