Ne Zha 2 Box Office Collection | China | Worldwide | Day Wise

Ne Zha 2 (Chinese: 哪吒之魔童闹海), the sequel to the 2019 animated blockbuster Ne Zha, has made history at the box office, setting unprecedented records both in China and globally. Released during the Chinese New Year on January 29, 2025, the film has captivated audiences with its rich storytelling and stunning visuals, resonating with themes of defiance, fate, and self-confidence.

It was written and directed by Jiaozi, who also wrote and directed the first film. Like its predecessors, the film is loosely based on Chinese mythology stories and the 16th-century Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi) while also containing several creative differences.

The film follows Ne Zha and Ao Bing, now spirits, as master Taiyi Zhenren plans to reconstruct the two’s bodies with numerous conflicts jeopardizing the process.

Ne Zha 2 Box Office Collection Report

In just three days after its release in China, the film’s box office revenue reached 1.1 billion yuan, making it the first movie to earn 1 billion yuan (US$137 million) during the 2025 Chinese New Year period. By the fourth day, the box office surpassed 2 billion yuan, and on the fifth day, it exceeded 3 billion yuan. On the sixth day, the film crossed 4 billion yuan, setting a new record for the fastest to reach that milestone, breaking the previous record held by Detective Chinatown 3 in 2021, which took 9 days and 9 hours. By the eighth day, the box office crossed 5 billion yuan (US$684 million), surpassing The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021), which had set the previous 5 billion yuan record after 19 days and 9 hours. It also surpassed the total box office of the first Ne Zha film, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in mainland China. The Ne Zha series became the second film series to exceed 10 billion yuan (US$1.37 billion) with just two movies. On the ninth day of release, the box office hit 6 billion yuan.

As of 8 February 2025, the box office has surpassed 7.2 billion yuan, making it the highest-grossing film of the Chinese New Year period. It has overtaken Wolf Warrior 2 (2017) and The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) to become the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time. By 8 February, it also became the 63rd film worldwide to surpass 7 billion yuan (US$958 million), making it the first non-Hollywood film to achieve this feat. Additionally, it surpassed the single-territory box office record of US$936.7 million set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) just 11 days into its release. The film also became the highest-grossing animated movie, exceeding the lifetime total of Inside Out 2 (2024) in less than three weeks. This marks the first time a non-American, non-English-language animated film has reached this milestone, and it is only the second non-Disney animated film to do so, following Shrek 2 (2004), which was the highest-grossing film of its year.

At its Los Angeles premiere on 12 February, tickets at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre sold out immediately. The film grossed $7.2 million in its opening weekend in the U.S., a significant jump from its predecessor’s $1.2 million opening weekend.

Ne Zha 2 Budget

Ne Zha 2 was produced on a reported budget of $80 million (¥600 million). Despite this relatively modest budget compared to many Hollywood blockbusters, the film has achieved unprecedented success, grossing over $2 billion globally.

The film became the highest-grossing film in a single box office territory in its domestic market China, and globally became the highest-grossing animated film and the highest-grossing non-English language film, being the first non-English language film to gross over $1 billion and $2 billion, and the first animated film in history to hit the $2 billion mark. It also ranks as the highest-grossing film of 2025 and the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time.

Ne Zha 2 Screens

Ne Zha 2 was released on a massive scale, with its theatrical run involving many screens. According to reports, the film was shown on nearly 80,000 screens in China after four weeks of its release. Additionally, it initially opened in 660 theaters. This extensive distribution strategy played a crucial role in its record-breaking box office performance, both domestically and internationally.

Key Points:

• Initial Theater Count: 660 opening theaters.
• Total Screens in China: Nearly 80,000 screens after four weeks.
• Global Distribution: The film was released in multiple territories, including the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, following its Chinese debut.

Ne Zha 2 Lifetime Box Office Collection

Ne Zha 2 has achieved a historic lifetime box office collection, becoming the first animated film to surpass $2 billion globally. As of the latest reports, its worldwide earnings stand at $2.01 billion after just 36 days of release. The majority of this revenue comes from China, where it has earned $1.98 billion, making it the highest-grossing film in a single market.

Ne Zha 2 Verdict: Hit or Flop?

As with its predecessor, the film received highly positive reviews from critics. Having grossed more than US$2 billion against a production budget of US $80 million, the film broke multiple box-office records inside and outside of China and the film became an all-time blockbuster.

The film became the highest-grossing film in a single box office territory in its domestic market China, and globally became the highest-grossing animated film and the highest-grossing non-English language film, being the first non-English language film to gross over $1 billion and $2 billion, and the first animated film in history to hit the $2 billion mark. It also ranks as the highest-grossing film of 2025 and the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time.