Disney and Pixar are facing stiff competition after China’s animated sequel “Ne Zha 2” became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, surpassing their own record holder “Inside Out 2”. Released in January, “Ne Zha 2” has earned over $1.9 billion in just under eight weeks, a staggering feat that puts it on par with Hollywood blockbusters like “Avatar”, “The Way of Water”, and “Titanic”.
While the film’s critical reception is mixed, with only four Rotten Tomatoes scores, its audience score far exceeds expectations, sitting at 99% based on over 1,000 verified ratings. This suggests that Western viewers are just as enamored with the film as Chinese audiences.
The film’s success has taken on a nationalistic tone in China, with some viewing it as an act of patriotism. The US-China tensions following Trump’s tariffs have fueled this sentiment, with some even framing watching “Ne Zha 2” as a way to show support for one’s country.
With its theatrical run set to continue for the next month, “Ne Zha 2” is poised to become one of the biggest movies in history.
Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/ne-zhan-2-the-chinese-movie-that-just-became-the-highest-grossing-animated-film-ever