At the worldwide box office, the Chinese animated sensation Ne Zha 2 has officially overtaken Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing animated film ever. The film, which was released on January 29 in China and February 14 in the United States, has been a huge hit with viewers and is a significant accomplishment for the Chinese animation industry. Ne Zha 2, the follow-up to 2019's Ne Zha, carries on the tale of the enduring characters based on the legend of the 16th-century Chinese novel The Investiture of the Gods.
Ne Zha 2's plot
Following the aftermath of the mystical Chaos Pearl's split into the Spirit Pearl and the Demon Orb, Ne Zha 2 continues where the previous movie left off. The two parts of the Chaos Pearl are used in the first film to create mighty beings, Ne Zha, the son of Lord Li Jing, and Ao Bing, the son of the Dragon King. In spite of their differences, the two become unlikely allies and cooperate to lift Ne Zha's curse. Both Ne Zha and Ao Bing, however, survive a strong lightning bolt from the sky, but their physical forms are shattered, leaving them as spirits.
Master Taiyi Zhenren tries to regenerate their bodies in Ne Zha 2 by using the Sacred Lotus paste. Obstacles develop throughout the repair effort, and Ao Guang, the Dragon King, becomes vengeful since he thinks his son is dead. The narrative explores their voyage in greater detail, which is full of magic, change, and strife.
Ne Zha 2's Voice Cast
Mo Han as Ao Bing and Joseph Cao as Ne Zha lead the voice cast of Ne Zha 2. Known for his parts in movies such as Run, Tiger Run! (2022), Cao is back to provide the voice of the title character. Ne Zha 2, in which Mo Han voices the Dragon King's son, marks his feature film debut. Lü Qi plays Ne Zha's mother, Lady Yin; Zhang Jiaming plays Master Taiyi Zhenren; Yu Chen plays Ao Guang in human form; and Li Nan voices Ao Guang in his Dragon King form.
Ne Zha 2's direction
The original Ne Zha movie's director, Yu Yang, is back to direct the follow-up. Yang's debut animated feature, Ne Zha, brought in an incredible $726 million at the box office worldwide. It became the highest-grossing Chinese picture of 2019 and the fifth-highest-grossing movie in China. Yang's investigation into Chinese mythology and animated storytelling continues with Ne Zha 2, which brings the characters to life with breathtaking animation and a compelling story.
Where to Watch Ne Zha 2
After being released in China over the Lunar New Year, Ne Zha 2 made its theatrical debut in the United States on February 14, 2025. Due to its success, Chinese animated films are becoming more and more popular in foreign markets. This exciting sequel is now accessible to viewers worldwide.