Ne Zha 2
The highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide
After a great catastrophe, the souls of Nezha and Aobing are saved, but their bodies face ruin. They must find a way to restore their physical forms while confronting new threats to their world.
Directed by Yu Yang · Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · 144 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Yu Yang
Studio
Beijing Enlight Pictures
Release
January 29, 2025
Runtime
144 min
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Box office
$2.15 billion worldwide
Full Plot
After a great catastrophe, the souls of Nezha and Aobing are saved, but their bodies face ruin. To give them new life, Taiyi Zhenren turns to the mystical seven-colored lotus in a daring bid to rebuild them and change their fate.
Cast & Characters
Young Nezha (voice)
Lu Yanting
Ao Bing (voice)
Han Mo
↔ Young Nezha (voice)
Mrs. Yin (voice)
Lu Qi
Did You Know?
Ne Zha 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of all time and the highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide.
Source: Forbes box office coverage · verified 2026-07-29
It is also one of the highest-grossing non-English-language films ever released.
Source: Box office industry tracking · verified 2026-07-29
Before the release of Ne Zha (2019), director Jiaozi said that the production team intended to develop a sequel if the film performed well at the box office.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Ne Zha 2 holds a 7.9/10 on IMDb (23,207 votes), a 68/100 on Metacritic, and a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a strong reception that helped fuel its record-breaking box office run.
“A visually spectacular achievement in Chinese animation.” — Variety “Ambitious, emotional, and technically dazzling.” — South China Morning Post
Critics and box office results align unusually well here — the 91% RT score matches the film's unprecedented commercial success, suggesting broad cross-cultural appeal beyond its domestic Chinese audience.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedNe Zha 2's $2.15B haul against a 91% critics' score makes it the rare blockbuster where box office dominance and critical acclaim fully align — a genuine global phenomenon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ne Zha 2's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Ne Zha 2 holds a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Ne Zha 2's IMDb rating?+
Ne Zha 2 has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 23,207 votes.
What is Ne Zha 2's Metacritic score?+
Ne Zha 2 has a Metascore of 68/100 on Metacritic.
Is Ne Zha 2 good? What are critics saying?+
Ne Zha 2 holds a 7.9/10 on IMDb (23,207 votes), a 68/100 on Metacritic, and a 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a strong reception that helped fuel its record-breaking box office run.
How long is Ne Zha 2?+
Ne Zha 2 has a runtime of 144 min.
Who directed Ne Zha 2?+
Ne Zha 2 was directed by Yu Yang.
Where can I watch Ne Zha 2?+
Ne Zha 2 is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Ne Zha 2" is varied, with some praising its visual spectacle and box office performance while criticizing its storytelling, character development, and marketing approach. A few reviewers mention that the film may miss the point of the first movie, and some appreciate it despite its flaws. Others are enthusiastic about the trailer's hype.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
This is quite an entertaining stand alone fantasy adventure that doesn’t really require you to know anything about what’s gone on before. Thanks to the sacred lotus, there’s a bit of reincarnation going on, but will that be completed in time to save the population of the “Chentan…
CinemaSerf · 7/10**“Ne Zha 2” – A Spectacle with Hidden Flaws** Ne Zha 2 is undeniably one of the most talked-about Chinese animated films this year. It shines in visual spectacle and box office performance, yet its storytelling, character development, and marketing approach have raised considera…
Bro, Nezha 2 completely misses the point of the first movie. In the first one, the dragons weren’t enemies they were tricked by The Supreme Lords into doing their dirty work, capturing monsters, and ended up also being trapped in the underwater purgatory. But in the second movie,…
From the trailer's comments
The director of Ne Zha was among the poorest of the poor even in China. His father passed away, and his mother earned only $150 a month. He graduated from the medical school of a very prestigious university in China. If he had chosen to become a doctor, he could have had a very g…
@andyhu5499 · 5283 likesBack from the cinema now, this movie definitely worth the hype.
@kevinroy2908 · 2324 likeswatched this yesterday - laughed and cried and laughed and cried. one of the best movies i've ever seen. loved it
@nancyellehearts · 1339 likesFacts: The Ne Zha film series animation director is Jiao Zi (stage name), whose real name is Yang Yu. He attended West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University. In year three at the university, Jiao Zi stared to self-learn animation after finding he was not interested in phar…
@wt88. · 61 likesI've waited 6 years for this, and I'm not disappointed with the trailer it's gonna be peak
@Omg1sdatjxsph · 2862 likesABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL HOLY SHIT. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, truly one of the greatest works to come out of animation. you don’t need to understand the mythology to grasp the concept of this movie and be wrapped into the extremely in depth storyline. It’s honest…
@tojiscoolgf · 88 likesJust saw this in theaters and it was phenomenal. This makes me have an entire new appreciation for Chinese animation.
@quashadbackus1666 · 1076 likesTooo good, I’ve watched it twice with my daughter, she couldn’t help cryin’. US loves it ngl. ❤
@Joachim22188 · 30 likes
