Hold onto your popcorn, folks! China's animated powerhouse Ne Zha 2 has just dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens 💥, raking in over 15.02 billion yuan ($2.07 billion) globally. It's now the fifth highest-grossing film ever – and it’s rewriting history books one ticket sale at a time.
Forty-six days into its Chinese mainland release, this mythological adventure keeps smashing records like a celestial wrecking ball. Not only has it surpassed homegrown hits Wolf Warrior 2 and The Battle at Lake Changjin, but it’s also claimed the throne as the world’s top animated film 🏆, overtaking Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 ($1.7 billion).
The magic isn’t stopping at China’s borders. Localized versions with English subtitles and dubs are winning hearts across Asia 🌏 – from Malaysia’s packed cinemas to Thailand’s trending social media chatter. Could a Japanese box office boom be next? Stay tuned!
