The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has shattered box office records and just crossed a historic milestone—$2 billion in global earnings. Directed by Yu “Jiaozi” Yang, the film has become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, cementing its place among cinema’s greatest successes.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Ne Zha 2 has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments, including:
✅ First animated movie to reach $2 billion
✅ Fastest animated movie to hit $1 billion
✅ First film to make $1 billion in a single territory (China)
✅ Seventh highest-grossing movie in history
✅ Highest-grossing non-American film ever
With a domestic haul of $1.99 billion in China alone, Ne Zha 2 is set to surpass Avengers: Infinity War and Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the coming weeks. That would make it the fifth-highest grossing film of all time, trailing only Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Titanic.
A Global Game-Changer for Animation
Ne Zha 2’s historic success underscores the growing power of animation on the world stage. It sends a clear message to the film industry: animated movies are more in demand than ever. With its record-breaking run, Ne Zha 2 has set a new benchmark, proving that non-Hollywood animation can dominate the global box office.
With its momentum showing no signs of slowing, how far will Ne Zha 2 climb?
