Ne Zha 2 (Chinese: 哪吒之魔童闹海), also known as Nezha: The Devil Boy Churns the Sea, is a 2025 Chinese animated fantasy action-adventure film directed by Jiaozi.
Ne Zha 2 (Chinese: 哪吒之魔童闹海), also known as Nezha: The Devil Boy Churns the Sea, is a 2025 Chinese animated fantasy action-adventure film directed by Jiaozi. Serving as a direct sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha, the film continues the story of the mythological character Nezha, drawing from the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi) .Decider+2Wikipedia+2Toonado.com+2
🎬 Plot Overview
In Ne Zha 2, the narrative picks up after the events of the first film. Following a catastrophic battle, the souls of Nezha and Ao Bing are saved, but their bodies are on the verge of disintegration. Their mentor, Taiyi Zhenren, plans to use the seven-colored lotus to reconstruct their bodies, setting the stage for a new adventure filled with challenges and revelations .Decider+3Fandango+3People.com+3
📅 Release Dates
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China: January 29, 2025 (coinciding with Chinese New Year)
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India: April 25, 2025
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United States & Canada: February 14, 2025 (limited release)
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United Kingdom & Ireland: March 21, 2025 (with previews from March 14)
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Southeast Asia: March 6–21, 2025
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Japan: April 4, 2025People.comYouTubeRotten TomatoesOdeon+1Wikipedia+1
The film was released in various formats, including 2D, 3D, IMAX, 4DX, and Dolby Cinema .Wikipedia
💰 Box Office Success
Ne Zha 2 has achieved monumental success:El Estoque+7People.com+7El País+7
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Worldwide Gross: Over $2.1 billion, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time .
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China: Approximately ¥15 billion (~$2.1 billion), surpassing previous records held by The Battle at Lake Changjin .
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Global Rankings: Fifth highest-grossing film overall, and the highest-grossing non-English and non-Hollywood film to date .The Sun+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
🌟 Critical Reception
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China: Highly positive reviews, with scores of 8.5/10 on Douban, 9.7/10 on Maoyan, and 9.8/10 on Taopiaopiao .
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International: Generally favorable reviews, with a Metacritic score of 63/100 . Critics praised its animation, action sequences, and emotional depth.Wikipedia
🔊 English Dub and Streaming Availability
An English-dubbed version of Ne Zha 2 is currently in production, aiming to cater to a broader international audience . As of now, the film is not available on major streaming platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. However, the original Ne Zha (2019) can be streamed on platforms such as The Roku Channel and Kanopy, or rented/purchased on Amazon Prime .Toonado.comDecider


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