‘Ne Zha 2,' Blockbuster Chinese Animated Film, Will Get English Version
'Ne Zha 2,' which is based loosely on Chinese mythology and a famous 16th-century novel, has made $2.2 billion at the global box office, including $20 million in the United States and Canada, according to A24, which is distributing the English version. That is more than any other animated film when not accounting for inflation; 'Inside Out 2' made $1.7 billion last year.
The English version will open on Aug. 22 and feature the voice of Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian star to win best actress at the Academy Awards for her role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
Yeoh will voice Ne Zha's mother. The movie will also feature Aleks Le, Crystal Lee and Vincent Rodriguez III.
In the original 'Ne Zha,' which earned $726 million worldwide when it was released in 2019, Nezha is born as the reincarnation of a demon with supernatural powers who is destined to live only three years. He fights back against his fate and saves his village.
In the sequel, written and directed by Yu Yang, Nezha challenges the political order and authority governing gods and demons, fighting the Dragon King of Four Seas and other creatures.
The sequel was released in China in January and quickly became a smash hit, earning more than $1 billion in ticket sales in less than two weeks. 'Ne Zha 2' was the first non-Hollywood film to reach that milestone.
Yeoh, who also plays Madame Morrible in the 'Wicked' movies, said in a statement that she was honored to be part of 'Ne Zha 2,' calling it a 'landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be.'
'I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry and magic of this film on the big screen,' she said.
The success of 'Ne Zha 2' has been good news for the Chinese film industry, which was struggling with poor ticket sales amid a weakening economy. The recent films to break through in China have not been the typical Hollywood blockbuster, but domestic features with patriotic themes or those that showcase traditional Chinese culture or folklore.
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