With Ne Zha 2 continuing its theatrical run, its box office performance has become a focal point in industry discussions. The animated sequel recently surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens, securing a spot among the top five highest-grossing films of all time. As it approaches the final stretch of its domestic run and expands internationally, its potential to climb higher on the global chart remains a key question.
Ne Zha 2 beats Star Wars: The Force Awakens at worldwide box office
Ne Zha 2 has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. According to Maoyan, the film has earned over RMB 14.86 billion ($2.054 billion) in China alone (via Deadline). Adding more than $31 million from international markets, the global total stands at $2.085 billion. This exceeds The Force Awakens, which grossed $2.071 billion globally.
The animated sequel is projected to reach RMB 15.2 billion ($2.1 billion) in China by the end of its theatrical run. The film is still awaiting release in Indonesia on March 21, with further openings in Europe and Japan. Ne Zha 2 has also performed strongly in IMAX, earning $155 million globally, including $151.6 million from China.
Ne Zha 2 is now positioned behind Titanic, which has a lifetime gross of $2.264 billion. The top four highest-grossing films worldwide are Avatar ($2.92 billion), Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion), Avatar: The Way of Water ($2.32 billion), and Titanic. Analysts indicate that the film may surpass Titanic, but its chances of surpassing Avatar or Avengers: Endgame remain uncertain (via ComicBookMovie.com).
Ne Zha 2 has set a record as the highest-grossing animated film in history with $2.06 billion earned in China. Previously, The Force Awakens held this record with $936.6 million in North America. Ne Zha 2 has also surpassed Inside Out 2 ($1.69 billion) to become the highest-grossing animated film ever (via The Hollywood Reporter). It is the seventh movie in history to gross at least $2 billion worldwide.
The success of Ne Zha 2 reflects China’s growing dominance in the global box office. The movie continues its international rollout, with upcoming releases expected to contribute further to its total earnings.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
