The release of the highly anticipated animated blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm. The film premiered to a packed audience on Tuesday night and is set to officially hit theaters across Hong Kong SAR this Saturday.
A sequel to the 2019 hit ‘Ne Zha’, the new installment continues to delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology surrounding the titular character. Celebrated as a significant milestone in Chinese animation, ‘Ne Zha 2’ has already attracted substantial attention in both Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR. The film has broken records for the number of distributors and daily screenings for a Chinese mainland film in Hong Kong SAR.
“We are honored to bring this world-class, phenomenon-level animation to Hong Kong and Macao, allowing viewers to experience the charm of Ne Zha in theaters,” said a representative from Emperor Motion Pictures, one of the film’s co-distributors. The company expressed hope that ‘Ne Zha 2’ will resonate with audiences in the same way it has captivated viewers in the Chinese mainland.
Since its release during the Chinese New Year in the Chinese mainland, ‘Ne Zha 2’ has been a box office sensation. As of Tuesday evening, the film’s worldwide earnings, including pre-sales, have surpassed 12.3 billion Chinese yuan ($1.72 billion). This remarkable figure positions the film ahead of ‘Inside Out 2’, making it the highest-grossing animated film globally.
The success of ‘Ne Zha 2’ highlights the growing global appeal of Chinese animation and its ability to compete with international blockbusters. Fans eager to witness the next chapter in Ne Zha’s epic journey can look forward to the film’s official release in Hong Kong SAR theaters this weekend.
