
China's animated blockbuster smashed box office records at home. Now it's hitting Western cinemas
"Nezha 2" has become the world's highest-grossing movie in a single market, earning $1.4 billion in China since its January 29 release, surpassing the previous record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936M in US/Canada). The animated film, based on Chinese mythology, has not only dominated the domestic market but is now expanding to Western cinemas, marking a significant milestone for China's animation industry and demonstrating the country's growing cultural influence in global entertainment.