China's animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has set the global box office on fire , dethroning Marvel's Avengers: Endgame to claim the #2 spot for highest single-market earnings worldwide. The mythological epic raked in over 6.22 billion yuan ($850 million) in the Chinese mainland as of Thursday, proving local stories can pack a cinematic punch .
Just hours before this milestone, the film overtook patriotic war drama The Battle at Lake Changjin to become China's all-time highest-grossing release. Industry tracker Maoyan predicts Ne Zha 2 could soar to 10.85 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) domestically—potentially eclipsing Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936 million in North America) .
This success signals a cultural win for Chinese animation , blending ancient folklore with cutting-edge visuals. Move over, superheroes—mythic warriors are having their moment!
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, dethroning Marvel's Avengers: Endgame to claim the #2 spot for highest single-market earnings worldwide. The mythological epic raked in over 6.22 billion yuan ($850 million) in the Chinese mainland as of Thursday, proving local stories can pack a cinematic punch 
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, blending ancient folklore with cutting-edge visuals. Move over, superheroes—mythic warriors are having their moment! 
Box Office Smash: ‘Ne Zha 2’ Outperforms…
