Ne Zha 2 has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, earning $1.69 billion. It has surpassed Inside Out 2 to claim the top spot and is on track to become the first animated film to surpass $2 billion at the global box office.
The film is based on a 16th-century Chinese mythology novel. It had a budget of $80 million and was released during Chinese New Year. It is the first film to make over $1 billion in a single market and is now the highest-grossing non-Hollywood movie ever. Also, the film ranks among the Top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time—exceeding The Lion King, Jurassic Park, and Avengers. It is also the only non-Hollywood film on the list.
According to reports, Ne Zha 2 is now projected to reach $2 billion soon and join the ranks of Star Wars, Titanic, Avatar, and Avengers: Endgame in box office history.
Highest-Grossing Animated Films of All Time
| Rank | Movie | Box Office Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ne Zha 2 | $1.7B |
| 2 | Inside Out 2 | $1.7B |
| 3 | The Lion King | $1.65B |
| 4 | Frozen 2 | $1.45B |
| 5 | Super Mario Bros. | $1.36B |
The film is written and directed by Jiaozi and serves as the sequel to Ne Zha (2019).
Plot Details for Ne Zha 2:
After being struck by heavenly lightning, Ne Zha and Ao Bing survive by becoming spirits, but they are at risk of completely dissipating. To save them, Taiyi plans to rebuild their mortal bodies using the Seven-Colored Precious Lotus. However, the reconstruction process is fraught with obstacles. What fate awaits Ne Zha and Ao Bing?
The film is produced by Liu Wenzhang and Wang Jing. It is a collaboration between Chengdu Coco Cartoon, Beijing Enlight Media, Chengdu Zizai Jingjie Culture Media, and Beijing Coloroom Technology. The movie is distributed by Beijing Enlight Pictures.
