NE ZHA 2 Passes STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS To Become Fifth Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time

NE ZHA 2 Passes STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS To Become Fifth Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time

Chinese animated fantasy adventure Ne Zha 2 has now become the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time at the worldwide box office after passing Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 17, 2025 08:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Animated Features
Source: Via Toonado.com

Ne Zha 2, the Chinese animated sequel that's been taking the global box office by storm since arriving in theaters back in January, has now passed another major global milestone.

Having already out-grossed Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War and dethroning Inside Out 2 to become the biggest animated film of all time, Ne Zha 2 has now taken in a whopping $2.085 billion worldwide to take Star Wars: The Force Awakens' spot as the fifth highest-grossing movie ever at the global box office.

The fantasy adventure is expected to climb as high as $2.1 billion by the end of its theatrical run in China, and is still awaiting release in Indonesia, Japan, and several European markets. This should give the movie another significant box office boost, but can it earn enough to pass Titanic's $2.264 billion and enter the top 4?

Analysts believe it's possible, but the chances of the movie climbing any higher to challenge James Cameron's Avatar films of the mighty Avengers: Endgame seem slim.

Here's how the list of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of all time currently looks.

Avatar (2009)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

Titanic (1997)

Ne Zha 2 (2025)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Inside Out 2 (2024)

Jurassic World (2015)

Ne Zha 2 currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews. The critics consensus reads: "A truly all-encompassing sequel best served alongside its predecessor, Ne Zha 2 is a technical and narrative triumph that exceeds expectations and further immortalizes the Chinese legend."

Ne Zha 2's voice cast features Lü Yanting as the child Nezha, reincarnation of the Demon Orb, son of Li Jing and Lady Yin; Joseph Cao as the adolescent Nezha; Han Mo as Ao Bing, reincarnation of the Spirit Pearl and the third son of Ao Guang, Dragon King of the East Sea; Lü Qi as Lady Yin, Nezha's mother and the chieftess who governs Chentang Pass with her husband; Zhang Jiaming as Taiyi Zhenren, Nezha's master, a Taoist xian who lives on the Kunlun; Wang Deshun as Master xian Wuliang; Li Nan as Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea; Yu Chen as Ao Guang in human form; Zhou Yongxi as Ao Run, the Dragon Queen of the West Sea; and Yang Wei as Shen Gongbao, Taiyi's martial brother and Ao Bing's master.

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TK420
TK420 - 3/17/2025, 8:11 PM
The FARCE Awakened.
Waifuslayer2
Waifuslayer2 - 3/17/2025, 8:13 PM
Good.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:14 PM
Thank you Mark!
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 8:55 PM
@vectorsigma @MarkCassidy - Yes, thank you Mark. Now hopefully vectorsigma will stop posting about this on EVERY SINGLE ARTICLE. OK, I’m really just kidding. You’ve found something that you love and that’s great. For someone to enjoy this they need to watch the first movie?
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 9:38 PM
Just curious @MarkCassidy, have you seen it?

I am all thanks for this article.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 3/18/2025, 12:53 AM
@RolandD - what I've heard, yes it's a must
bobevanz
bobevanz - 3/17/2025, 8:15 PM
The first one was surprisingly good. It's free on YouTube for most regions:
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:17 PM
@bobevanz - didnt know this.

Watch it now guys!!!!
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 3/17/2025, 8:16 PM
I hope it can also arrive in Latin American markets so I can see if it lives up it's hype.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:32 PM
@NinnesMBC - this will be distributed globally for sure. This is worldwide levels of good word of mouth.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:17 PM
Im telling you guys, this is legitimately epic.

Imagine a shounen manga with the hollywood blockbuster treatment under the collaboration between Peter Jackson. Stephen Chow, James Gunn, The Daniels and James Cameron

IT IS THAT EPIC.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 3/17/2025, 8:20 PM
@vectorsigma - sounds amazing. I've never heard of this movie either. I need to find a trailer.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 3/17/2025, 8:22 PM
@vectorsigma - I'll definitely check it and the first one out. This is truly impressive. Hollywood is going to be left behind if they don't get their act together. This has made more than 5 times what Captain America is doing.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 3/17/2025, 8:22 PM
@vectorsigma - Somehow I've never heard of this movie til today...

That's a heck of an endorsement, would you recommend to someone that isn't normally into anime? (Is this anime??)
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:23 PM
@TheFinestSmack - it is truly epic.

@bobevanz posted above that part 1 is free on YT. Try if it is available to your country
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:27 PM
@UncleHarm1 - yes, you dont need to be into anime, it has the pixar/dreamworks feel as well.

I dont think it is anime, but it has a lot of shounen tropes and references
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:29 PM
@TheJok3r - @bobevanz posted a free YT link above for part 1. Tey if accesible for you.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 3/17/2025, 8:32 PM
@vectorsigma - that does look fun. Some unique ideas in there too. Is that a whip that creates random lavafalls?
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:35 PM
@TheFinestSmack - it is a sword that cuts space and linked to a volcano.

The creativity and imagination of this film is mindblowing.
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 3/17/2025, 8:45 PM
@vectorsigma - So it's Kung Fu Panda. Kidding lol I'll definitely check it out, thank you
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:48 PM
@UncleHarm1 - lolz.

As good as kung fu panda is, it doesnt compare. The only movies i can compare this with are lotr and avatar.

Cheers!
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 3/17/2025, 9:12 PM
@vectorsigma - Yep, it works. I'll check it out when I get the chance. It's always great to see new ideas succeed and break into the mainstream.
Nolanite
Nolanite - 3/17/2025, 8:23 PM
Feeling a bit skeptical but if I get a chance to watch it, I'll give it a shot.

I'll watch anything except for Disney and Marvel related crap.

Nolanite out
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:28 PM
@Nolanite - you wont regret watching it if you do. Especially if you are tired of the Hollywood formula. Epic in all.levels
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 3/17/2025, 8:59 PM
@vectorsigma - effin liar
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 9:01 PM
@Comicmoviejunki - only one thing to find out right? Watch it and be the witness
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/17/2025, 8:26 PM

Barf!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 3/17/2025, 8:56 PM
@DocSpock - I'm a Mog! Half man, half dog. I'm my own best friend."
DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/17/2025, 9:03 PM
@OriginalGusto1 -

Outstanding!
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 3/17/2025, 9:15 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - ?si=u4FbTs6W5LCF_0OE
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 9:29 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - Somebody’s gotta be? Craziest thing the other day on this forum. Somebody totally unexpected told a joke-grif!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:40 PM
In retrospect, i hope Hollywood learns a few lessons from this movie. They cant continue serving us the usual slop. Competition will bring quality.

Im looking forward to where this goes next. I wasnt familiar with Ne Zha prior to watching the movies (there are 3 now in the cinematic universe), bur after watching, i was imagining a crossover with Journey to the west.

And little did I know that the original JTTW did indeed make him face off with Son Goku/wukong. Imagine, maybe this is the first and oldest crossover event!

I am really geeking out on this.
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 8:51 PM
@vectorsigma - really, how much are you getting paid for this?😂🤣
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 8:58 PM
@RolandD - that's the thing, i am not. It is that great and i just want to spread to good word.

I have a decent job you know, lolz

And PS. Im not Chinese, lolz!
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 9:04 PM
@vectorsigma - I am just joking with you. Your enthusiasm is tremendous. I think I will check with my daughter and son-in-law who live in China and see what they have to say about the movie. My daughter is American and my son-in-law is Chinese.
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 9:06 PM
@vectorsigma - I do have big Chinese connections. My younger daughter is Chinese American. We adopted her when she was 18 months old.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 9:09 PM
@RolandD - i know, lolz!

Ill accept being annoying here, just want to geek out and promote it for free. Lolz!

The son in law will be biased. It is technically now a patriotic thing to watch it there (not in a bad way. There is no politics involved here)

vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 9:11 PM
@RolandD - you are close to home then. 🫰

When you watch it with your kids, get ready to shed man tears i tell you
RolandD
RolandD - 3/17/2025, 9:17 PM
@vectorsigma - It doesn’t look like it’s in the theaters anymore in the US or at least not near me.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 3/17/2025, 9:22 PM
@RolandD - unfortunately, it only had a limited release there last Feb 14.

Hope it gets more clout and gets a wider release soon. It is just starting to get some steam in europe and the rest of the west. In asia it is a given already. ive heard Japan went gaga over it too
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