China's 'Nezha 2' becomes highest-grossing animated film globally

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Chinese animated blockbuster 'Nezha 2' overtook Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan.

'Nezha 2' has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally.

Over 99% of the film's box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood movies, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy.

'Nezha 2' is a sequel to the 2019 hit 'Nezha'. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel 'The Investiture of the Gods', depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town.

Directed by Sichuan-born director Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi, the film propelled the 2025 Lunar New Year box office in the country to an all-time high.

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