Ne Zha 2 was released in China in January, followed by the U.S. in February, and is the world’s highest-grossing animated film of all time. The fantasy film had earned $2.2 billion at the global box office since its release, taking over Pixar’s 2024 hit Inside Out 2 at $1.7 billion, per THR.

Chinese blockbuster sensation Ne Zha 2 is headed to U.S. theaters later this summer with a new English-language version.

Ne Zha 2 will expand its global reach with its upcoming English-language release in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand on August 22, 2025.

Animated film “Ne Zha 2” just ended a record theatrical release in China, grossing more than $2 billion. That makes it the biggest-ever box office for an animated movie. The Chinese animation industry is also surging on platforms that cater to fans of Japanese anime.