Shattering multiple box-office records, the Chinese animated film \"Ne Zha 2\" has become the first non-Hollywood film to join the coveted billion-dollar club. As of February 13, its total revenue (including pre-sales) has surpassed 10 billion yuan (about $1.37 billion US dollars).
The spectacular moment \"Ne Zha 2\" surpassed the 10-billion-yuan mark was jointly witnessed online as numerous news media and movie-related social media accounts livestreamed the event.
Its remarkable box-office success is expected to continue. Industry insiders predict that its final total box-office revenue could reach 15 billion yuan (about $2 billion). If the prediction comes true, \"Ne Zha 2\" will not only top the list of the highest-grossing animated films globally but also rank among the top five of the world’s all-time box-office rankings, second only to \"Titanic\" and on a par with \"Star Wars: The Force Awakens,\" according to IMDB data.
With its excellent production values, enhanced by visual aesthetics and empowered by new technology, the feature-length animation brings to life mythology with distinctive cultural characteristics. Its popularity is a testament to the enduring charm and vitality of Chinese culture and marks the rise of China's animated film industry.
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Technology empowers 'Ne Zha' to make Chinese culture resonate globally
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