A24 Brings $2.2B Chinese Blockbuster To US Theaters This Week

A24 Brings .2B Chinese Blockbuster To US Theaters This Week

The animated film Ne Zha 2 became a blockbuster phenomenon in China, and thanks to A24, the movie will soon have an English dub debut in the United States. Originally premiering in January, the action-packed story of Ne Zha 2 follows the titular demigod from Chinese mythology, reborn as a child of human parents as he fights to stop an ancient force from destroying humanity.

Ne Zha 2 now has a stunning 94% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and it has grossed around $1.9 billion in China alone (via Box Office Mojo). Altogether, the original dub has grossed almost $2.2 billion in theaters worldwide, making Ne Zha 2 the highest-grossing film in 2025 and the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

The movie now has the chance to reach a wider audience and achieve greater success now that the indie film giant A24 is letting audiences watch Ne Zha 2, dubbed in English, in theaters on August 22.

Ne Zha 2 Gets A Second Chance To Become A US Hit, Thanks To A24

While Ne Zha 2 was already a massive hit with critics and audiences in 2025, it now has another chance to dominate theaters with its re-release in spoken English. With the ever-popular A24 name attached to the film, Ne Zha 2 is now able to become an even bigger success story by attracting fans of the studio’s many acclaimed motion pictures.

At the same time, Ne Zha 2 now boasts some significant star power with its cast. Specifically, Everything Everywhere All at Once star Michelle Yeoh is lending her voice for the film’s English dub, which should convince fans of the Oscar-winning actor to watch her new movie in theaters.

With the film’s current prestige, and both Yeoh and A24’s fame, Ne Zha 2 has been set up for success. It can now bring in established fans and newcomers to the movie, including viewers who prefer to watch movies with an English dub.

It’s also clear the movie has even bigger heights to reach financially; as it earns more money, it will set a higher record and further cement itself as an incredible achievement. It could also usurp Everything Everywhere All at Once as A24’s highest-grossing motion picture.

Ne Zha 2‘s previous success and its upcoming re-release display the global popularity of non-U.S. films and TV shows in recent years. Though the movie may have been missed by some audiences, in true A24 fashion, the studio has swooped in to help more people experience this surprising cinematic phenomenon in theaters.