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Chinese film 'Ne Zha 2', video game 'Wukong' shatter Records

Ne Zha is a well-known boy in ancient Chinese mythology, with an attractive character of both uprightness and rebelliousness. The recently released “Nezha 2: The Demon Child Unleashed”, a Chinese animation sequel, has shattered box office records worldwide and redefined the standards of storytelling and visual effects in Chinese cinema. Since its release on January 29th, it has made more than 2 billion USD in global box revenue in a month. The film now ranks as the 7th highest-grossing film of all time as well as the No.1 animated film, surpassing Inside Out 2. Ne Zha 2 has become the first Chinese and non-Hollywood movie to enter the top 10 global box office rankings.

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