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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ne Zha 2's English Dub With Marvel Actor Gets US Release Date
A new update confirms that a Marvel actor will lead the English dub for Ne Zha 2 as the film returns to theaters in a major rerelease. A24 has partnered with CMC Pictures to bring the record-breaking Chinese animated sequel to audiences in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The English-language version advances the film's global expansion following its historic box office success. 'I'm honored to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be,' Michelle Yeoh said in a statement. 'Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry, and magic of this film on the big screen' (via The Hollywood Reporter). Ne Zha 2, directed by Yang Yu (Jiaozi), premiered in China on January 29, 2025, during Lunar New Year. The movie has grossed over $2.2 billion worldwide. Of that, $2 billion came from China alone. It now ranks as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It is also the top-grossing non-English-language film and the fifth highest-grossing film overall. The movie surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a single territory within just 11 days. The film follows Ne Zha and Ao Bing, who now share one body after a divine lightning strike. The plot centers on Taiyi Zhenren's plan to rebuild their bodies using the seven-colored lotus. The sequel builds on the success of 2019's Ne Zha, which reimagined the mythological hero in a modern animated style. CMC first announced the English-language rerelease at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2025. The film earned $20.8 million during its original North American release. The studio has not yet revealed Michelle Yeoh's exact role in the English dub. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Ne Zha 2's English Dub With Marvel Actor Gets US Release Date appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ne Zha 2 Sets US Rerelease Date for English Dub With Marvel Actor
A new update confirms that a Marvel actor will lead the English dub for Ne Zha 2 as the film returns to theaters in a major rerelease. A24 has partnered with CMC Pictures to bring the record-breaking Chinese animated sequel to audiences in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The English-language version advances the film's global expansion following its historic box office success. 'I'm honored to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be,' Michelle Yeoh said in a statement. 'Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry, and magic of this film on the big screen' (via The Hollywood Reporter). Ne Zha 2, directed by Yang Yu (Jiaozi), premiered in China on January 29, 2025, during Lunar New Year. The movie has grossed over $2.2 billion worldwide. Of that, $2 billion came from China alone. It now ranks as the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It is also the top-grossing non-English-language film and the fifth highest-grossing film overall. The movie surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a single territory within just 11 days. The film follows Ne Zha and Ao Bing, who now share one body after a divine lightning strike. The plot centers on Taiyi Zhenren's plan to rebuild their bodies using the seven-colored lotus. The sequel builds on the success of 2019's Ne Zha, which reimagined the mythological hero in a modern animated style. CMC first announced the English-language rerelease at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2025. The film earned $20.8 million during its original North American release. The studio has not yet revealed Michelle Yeoh's exact role in the English dub.
Geek Tyrant
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Michelle Yeoh Joins English Voice Cast of Chinese Animated Epic NE ZHA 2, the $2 Billion Box Office Hit — GeekTyrant
Michelle Yeoh is lending her voice to the English-language version of Ne Zha 2 , the record-breaking Chinese animated blockbuster, and it's hitting theaters in North America, Australia, and New Zealand on August 22, complete with IMAX, 3D, and other premium formats. The film, directed by Yang Yu, shattered records earlier this year, becoming the first non-Hollywood movie to pass $2 billion globally in its original language. It's now the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the top non-English language film ever, and ranks as the fifth highest-grossing movie worldwide. No small feat for a sequel about a mythological troublemaker-turned-hero. Ne Zha 2 follows a fierce and rebellious boy born with immense, chaotic power, so powerful, in fact, that even the gods fear him. As an ancient evil threatens to wipe out humanity, Ne Zha must confront his destiny and rise as the unlikely savior the world desperately needs. Yeoh, coming off her Oscar-winning run and a string of high-profile projects, shared her enthusiasm about joining the cast: 'I'm honored to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be,' said Yeoh. 'Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry, and magic of this film on the big screen.' The English-language release is a collaboration between A24 and CMC Pictures, which boasts a global distribution network covering over 100 countries and 500 cities. CMC has long been at the forefront of expanding Chinese cinema beyond its borders, previously backing titles like The Meg series and co-producing animated hits through its sister company Pearl Studio ( Kung Fu Panda 3, Abominable, Over the Moon ). It's pretty insane that this movie has exploded at the box office the way it has. I'm actually really excited about seeing it!
South China Morning Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Chinese social media reacts to news of Ne Zha 2's English version
Chinese social media reacted positively to yesterday's announcement that there will be an English version of the globally successful Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2, to be released in North America, Australia and New Zealand later this year. Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh will be voicing one of the characters. 'We're looking forward to seeing Zha er [as Ne zha is affectionately known in the Chinese online community] speaking English on the screen,' said one Weibo user. 'Zha er secretly practised his English during the summer vacation without telling us,' quipped another. Chinese internet users are pondering which character Michelle Yeoh will voice. Photo: Reuters A24 and CMC Pictures are teaming up to bring the English-language version to cinemas on August 22.
Malay Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh joins English-language cast of Chinese animated blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2'
LOS ANGELES, July 10 — A24 and CMC Pictures are teaming up to bring an English-language version of the globally successful Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 to theatres in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on August 22, the companies said yesterday. The animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 overtook Pixar's Inside Out 2 in February to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. Ne Zha 2 amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan (RM7.2 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film worldwide. The English-language cast will include Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh. No other voice actors have been announced so far. 'I'm honoured to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be,' the Malaysian actor said in a statement. The sequel film follows the first Ne Zha film from 2019 and is based on Chinese mythology. The story follows Ne Zha, a rebellious young boy, who is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. He's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity and must grow up to become the hero the world needs. The film, which will be released in IMAX and 3D, was written and directed by filmmaker Yang Yu, who also developed the first movie. Over 99 per cent of the mythological movie's box office income came from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood films, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy. Ne Zha 2 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. — Reuters
