Ne Zha 2 Becomes Fifth Highest-Grossing Film Ever Worldwide

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has made history by becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing $2.085 billion at the global box office, overtaking Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Released on January 29, 2025, the film has dominated the Chinese market, earning over $2.05 billion domestically alone, with a projected total of $2.1 billion expected by its end of run in China. The film's success continues, with upcoming releases planned in various international markets, including Indonesia and several European countries. Ne Zha 2 has also set records in IMAX, being the first animated film to gross $150 million in that format. Despite a recent slowdown in ticket sales, it still led the box office for its seventh consecutive weekend in China, demonstrating its lasting popularity. Analysts speculate its potential to challenge Titanic's lifetime revenue of $2.264 billion if it continues to perform well internationally.