Ne Zha 2

🎬 Basic Info

• Title (Chinese): 哪吒之魔童闹海
• English Title: Ne Zha 2
• Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure (animated)
• Director & Writer: Yu Yang (饺子) hqtime.huanqiu.com+15Wikipedia+15China News+15
• Studio/Distributor: Chengdu Coco Bean Animation, Enlight Media (China); A24 (English release) Polygon

📅 Release Dates & Formats

• China: 29 Jan 2025 (Lunar New Year) in 2D, 3D, IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema etc. Wikipedia+1MovieWeb+1
• Regional Rollout:
  • Australia/NZ: 13 Feb 2025
  • USA/Canada: 14 Feb 2025 (limited) Xinhua News+15Wikipedia+15The Numbers+15
  • Hong‑Kong/Macau: 22 Feb 2025
  • Southeast Asia (Singapore/Indonesia/etc): Mar 2025
  • UK/Ireland: from 14 Mar previews, wide from 21 Mar WikipediaThe Numbers
• English Version Theatrical Release: Aug 22, 2025 via A24, featuring Michelle Yeoh & Yeoh as Nezha’s mother China News+15Forbes+15Polygon+15

🧾 Synopsis

Sequel direct to Ne Zha (2019), based on Fengshen Yanyi.

• After the “heavenly lightning”, Ne Zha and Ao Bing survive as spirits.
• Master Taiyi uses Sacred Lotus to regenerate their bodies.
• Meanwhile, Ao Guang seeks revenge, and Ne Zha must confront new enemies alongside Ao Bing. cssn.cn+15People.com+15The Numbers+15

👥 Voice Cast (Mandarin)

• Ne Zha: Joseph Cao (曹国鸿)
• Ao Bing: Mo Han (韩萌)
• Ao Guang: Yu Chen (human), Li Nan (dragon form)
• Lady Yin: Lü Qi
• Master Taiyi Zhenren: Zhang Jiaming The Paper+13People.com+13Wikipedia+13

💰 Budget & Box Office

• Budget: ¥600 million RMB (~$80 M) The Numbers+14Wikipedia+14Wikipedia+14
• China Box Office: ¥15.446 B RMB (~$2.2 B total global) People.com
• Global Gross: $2.15 B via Wiki, Reuters, Variety
• Achieved:
  • China’s all-time highest-grossing film
  • Highest-grossing animated film globally
  • 5th highest-grossing film of all time worldwide People.com+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3People.com+1The Sun+1

🎭 Reception & Cultural Impact

• Critics & Audiences: Widespread praise for visuals, themes, character arcs; rooted in “I am master of my fate” philosophy opinion.people.com.cn+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
• Broke 113+ box office records in China, had 308 major milestones The Numbers+7China News+7Wikipedia+7
• Educational Themes: Tackles family dynamics, rebellion vs destiny, personal growth
• Cultural Phenomenon: Became a symbol of Chinese creative power, ignited industry discussions on sustainable filmmaking

🌍 Global Context

• Initial limited US release brought $8–20 M; re‑release aiming to expand reach decider.com
• Fact‑check debunked rumors of EU bans; it will release in EU markets soon Radio Free Asia

🎥 Trailer & Visuals

Trailer gaining buzz internationally China News—check official channels or A24’s site for English version.

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