US EditionBlockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' Breaks Out of China
CHINA, JUL 09 – The English version of Ne Zha 2 features Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and will be released in premium formats, following its record $2.2 billion global box office success.
- A24 and CMC Pictures will release the English-dubbed Ne Zha 2 on August 22 across North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The sequel's record-breaking $2.2 billion global gross, mostly from China's Lunar New Year release, underscores its massive domestic success and international potential.
- A24 and CMC Pictures will release the English-dubbed 'Ne Zha 2' on August 22 in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, featuring Michelle Yeoh in a lead voice role in premium formats.
- The A24–CMC partnership aims to test U.S. audience interest in Chinese storytelling and crossover animation potential, reflecting broader strategic ambitions.
- Industry analysts observe that 'Ne Zha 2's' record-breaking success could redefine global animation standards and influence future benchmarks.
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