After shattering virtually every box office record in Chinese film history, "Ne Zha 2" concluded its theatrical run on the Chinese mainland yesterday. According to ticketing platform Maoyan, the animated phenomenon has grossed 15.44 billion yuan – or approximately $2.13 billion – with 324 million admissions, making it the most-watched and highest-grossing film ever in China.
While the film's domestic screenings have drawn to a close, its global rollout continues. Currently, its global box office sales total 15.91 billion yuan, or about $2.19 billion, per Maoyan data.
A cinema in Wangjing in Beijing's Chaoyang District even credited "Ne Zha 2" with generating 40 percent of its revenue over the past five months. "Without it, we might still be struggling to find our footing," the theater, which opened in mid-January, said in a WeChat post on Sunday.
"Ne Zha 2" may have concluded its domestic run, but its international trajectory is continuing. A second wave of overseas distribution for the film's English-language version is planned for the months ahead, though a specific release date has yet to be announced. [My April 25 post "Ne Zha 2 English Dub Sets Sights on Global Market"].
Meanwhile, anticipation is building up for a third installment in the movie series. In response to investor inquiries earlier this month, Enlight Media stated that "Ne Zha 3" will be held to even higher standards. "We will take great care to meet audience expectations", the company said.
As China redefines its cultural presence on the world stage, "Ne Zha 2" stands as both a commercial juggernaut and a symbol of creative ambition. "It's a miracle and a peak in Chinese cinema", said Chen Xuguang, director of the Institute of Film, Television, and Theatre at Peking University. "A record that may remain unbroken for a long time".
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