Hold onto your popcorn, cinephiles! 🍿 The Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2 has officially become the first Asian film ever to crack the $2 billion global box office – a holy-grail moment for the continent’s entertainment industry. According to data from Maoyan, China’s top movie-ticketing platform, the film’s revenue tornado includes special screenings, pre-sales, and international earnings 🌏✨.
This sequel to 2019’s breakout hit Ne Zha has charmed audiences worldwide since its overseas debut, blending mythical Chinese storytelling with animation so crisp it could rival a wintermelon pastry 🥮. Fans from Paris to L.A. are raving about its dragon-slaying action scenes and emotional depth – one X user gushed: 'Marvel, take notes! This is how you do hero origin stories!' 🦸♂️💥
Film critics are calling it a cultural bridge-builder, with many Western viewers discovering ancient Chinese folklore through its spellbinding visuals. As the digital generation’s appetite for fresh narratives grows, Ne Zha 2 proves great stories truly have no borders 🎥🌍.
