Record-breaking Chinese animation ‘Ne Zha 2’ sets Indian theatrical release-OxBig News Network

A still from ‘Ne Zha 2’
| Photo Credit: Beijing Enlight Pictures

Indian audiences will soon witness the magic of Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The Chinese blockbuster is set to release in Indian cinemas on April 25, co-distributed by Encore Films and Warner Bros. Discovery, India. The film will be presented in its original Mandarin language with English subtitles.

Directed by Jiaozi, Ne Zha 2 has shattered global box office records, grossing over $2 billion worldwide. It surpassed Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film and is currently the fifth highest-grossing film in history, overtaking Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film’s success is largely driven by its massive earnings in China, which account for over $2.054 billion.

Joyce Lee, Managing Director of Encore Films, expressed her excitement about the Indian release, stating, “Ne Zha 2 has achieved remarkable success in Southeast Asia, breaking all box office records. We are thrilled to present this captivating blockbuster to Indian audiences.”

Denzil Dias, VP & Managing Director, India Theatrical, Warner Bros. Discovery, added, “Ne Zha 2 promises to transport Indian viewers into a mesmerizing world where mythology and imagination converge to take them on an epic journey beyond cultural boundaries.”

A sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha, the film continues the story of the mythological demon child Ne Zha, who embarks on a quest to restore his friend Ao Bing’s physical form after a devastating lightning strike.

With its breathtaking animation, action-packed sequences, and deep-rooted mythology, Ne Zha 2 has also been a major IMAX success, earning $155 million globally, making it the sixth-biggest IMAX release in history.