Move over, Hollywood—Ne Zha 2 is rewriting the rules! 🌟 The Chinese animated blockbuster stormed North American theaters this week, earning a jaw-dropping $3.1 million on its opening day and clinching 4th place on the box office charts. 💸 Officially released on February 14, the film shattered two-decade records for pre-sales and screenings of Chinese-language movies in the region.
But the magic doesn’t stop there: By February 16, Ne Zha 2 had raked in 11.75 billion yuan ($1.62 billion) globally, securing its spot as the world’s second-highest-grossing animated film ever—second only to Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2. 🏆 Even Oscar judges are reportedly among its captivated audiences, sparking buzz about awards season potential. 🎥
This fiery underdog story—a modern twist on ancient Chinese mythology—proves once again that great storytelling knows no borders. 🌍 Will it become the first Chinese animated film to snag an Academy nod? Stay tuned!
