The sequel has overtaken American film Inside Out 2 (2024) to become the highest-grossing animated film globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.

"Ne Zha 2," the animated blockbuster that has dominated China's box office, is igniting a global frenzy with its seamless fusion of traditional Chinese mythology and innovative animation storytelling. Children look at a poster for "Ne Zha 2" in a theater in Los Angeles County, the United States, Feb. 14, 2025. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)

This year's biggest blockbuster (so far) isn't from Marvel, Pixar or James Cameron. In fact, most Americans aren't even familiar with the box office juggernaut - because it's barely playing in North America.

Ne Zha 2 beat Inside Out 2 to become the highest grossing animated movie of all time just last week, but it has now broken yet another record.

From the cast to the plot, here’s everything to know about Chinese box office hit 'Ne Zha 2' Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 is taking the world by storm! The 2025 animated fantasy movie is a global box office hit,