2025’s Only $2 Billion Movie Finally Has A US Release Date (& It’s Coming Soon)

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2021 has been a year filled with blockbuster movies, but none have outshone them all quite like the Chinese animated film “Ne Zha 2”. With an impressive global gross of $2.2 billion, it’s taken the box office by storm! The world seems to be captivated by this film, and soon, American audiences will get a chance to join in on the excitement. According to “The Hollywood Reporter”, an English-dubbed version of “Ne Zha 2” is set to hit U.S. theaters on August 22nd. Get ready for an immersive experience as it’s coming to IMAX, 3D, and other premium large formats. Notably, the talented Michelle Yeoh will lend her voice in a leading role. Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about!

Yeoh expressed her gratitude for being included in “Ne Zha 2”, a significant milestone in Chinese animation that illustrates how stories transcend cultural boundaries. She’s thrilled about sharing this experience with English-speaking audiences and can’t wait for everyone to enjoy the film’s enchantment, emotion, stunning visuals, and magical moments on the big screen.

Launched during the Chinese New Year in late January, the movie “Ne Zha 2” rapidly turned into an unexpected box office sensation. As of now, it ranks fifth among the highest-grossing films globally, with only Titanic, Avatar: The Way of Water, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar ahead of it. It didn’t take much time for “Ne Zha 2” to surpass Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” as the biggest animated film ever made. The sequel has attracted a significantly larger audience than its original version, which grossed $742.7 million worldwide.

In continuation of the tale from the Chinese story “Investiture of the Gods“, the film “Ne Zha 2” follows its titular character, a young demigod. The movie has garnered positive reviews, with many admiring its captivating plot and breathtaking visuals. The original Chinese-language version was previously shown in select U.S. theaters back in February.

It appears that distributor A24 has chosen an excellent time for the release of Ne Zha 2. Towards late August, the busy summer movie season starts to slow down and there are fewer big-name movies competing for viewers’ attention. Although some significant releases may be showing that weekend, Ne Zha 2 should capture interest due to its positive critical reviews and box office performance. Launching during a typically quiet period in the U.S. could help Ne Zha 2 attract audiences as they make their plans to see it. This summer has already seen several family films achieve success, and releasing Ne Zha 2 towards the end of summer break may provide another hit for the multiplex this season.

Based on how well Ne Zha 2 performs in its global release and its current standing, it has the potential to become the highest-grossing film of 2025. Currently, only Avatar: Fire and Ash seems capable of outperforming Ne Zha 2, as the first two movies in James Cameron’s sci-fi series each brought in over $2 billion globally. However, making that much money is an enormous challenge, and no film (not even one directed by James Cameron) can be certain to achieve such a feat. For now, Ne Zha 2 looks set to dominate the box office this year.

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2025-07-09 21:14