A new animated film, Ne Zha 2, has set a record for China’s highest-grossing film ever, earning over $1 billion in just days during the Lunar New Year holiday. Based on a Chinese mythological character, the movie has surpassed previous records held by propaganda films and has become a source of national pride.
The success of Ne Zha 2 is being hailed as a symbol of progress in Chinese film, which has long trailed Hollywood despite having a massive domestic market. The film’s global release next week will include shows in the US, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Critics praise the movie’s script and visual effects, with some hoping it could earn another $1 billion and surpass Avatar as the world’s highest-grossing film of all time. Fans have been buying figurines of the characters, and cinemas are seeing a surge in ticket sales during Lunar New Year festivities, which saw Chinese films rake in over $1.3 billion.
Ne Zha 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, Ne Zha (2019), which made over $725 million and is China’s fifth-highest-grossing film. The movie marks a new era for Chinese animation, demonstrating its competitive global appeal.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgm0w90vnxo