China's animated blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' has stormed into the list of the 10 highest-grossing films globally, marking a milestone for Chinese cinema. According to box office tracker Comscore, the sequel earned $7.21 million in North America during its opening weekend, securing a spot in the region's top five films.
Sheila Sofian, an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member, praised the film's groundbreaking animation and storytelling, telling myglobalnews.net: 'I'm excited to see how this blend of Chinese mythology and modern filmmaking resonates with global audiences. It deserves serious Oscar consideration.'
The film's success highlights growing international appetite for culturally rich narratives, with social media trends showing #NeZha2 discussed in 15 languages. Its visual style – merging traditional ink-painting techniques with 3D animation – has drawn comparisons to Hollywood giants like Pixar.
This achievement follows China's box office becoming the world's largest film market in 2022, as reported by the Motion Picture Association. Industry analysts suggest 'Ne Zha 2' could pave the way for more cross-cultural collaborations in global cinema.
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