The mythical chaos continues! 'Ne Zha 2', China’s hottest animated sequel, has stormed into cinemas across the Hong Kong and Macao SARs this weekend, shattering records and sparking marathon screening sessions 🍿. Released in over 60 theaters, the film now holds the title for most local distributors and highest daily screenings ever for a Chinese mainland production in the two regions.
Backed by powerhouse distributors like Mandarin Motion Pictures and Emperor Motion Pictures, the film’s launch drew long queues at theaters, with fans comparing the hype to ‘Avengers: Endgame’-level excitement 💥. One cinema manager in Hong Kong told us: 'We’ve added midnight shows – and they’re still selling out!'
While box office numbers are still rolling in, industry watchers predict 'Ne Zha 2' could outpace its 2019 predecessor, which earned over $700 million globally 🌐. The release comes as Chinese animation continues gaining global traction, blending traditional folklore with eye-popping modern visuals 🎨.
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'Ne Zha 2' hits China's Hong Kong and Macao as box office soars
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