Released in China on January 29, 2025, during the Lunar New Year, the animated epic has redefined the limits of a non-English language film in the international market. The film’s official Chinese title, Nezha: The Demon Boy Churns the Sea , hints at the scale and mythological ambition of its narrative, which draws deeply from the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods .
The global animation landscape experienced a seismic shift with the theatrical release of (officially titled Ne Zha 2: Mo Tong Nao Hai ). Released in China on January 29, 2025, to coincide with the Lunar New Year, the monumental sequel directed by Yu Yang (popularly known as Jiaozi) shattered box office records. It surpassed Disney and Pixar blockbusters to officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time . Film Nezha 2
Early test screenings in Chengdu reported audiences weeping not at the death of a character, but at a single shot of Nezha standing alone against an army of celestial soldiers, his demon mark glowing, shouting, "I am the curse you created. And I will not ask for your blessing." Released in China on January 29, 2025, during
The final official trailer for is rumored to drop on June 15, 2025. It will likely confirm the villain (many believe it is the mythical sea monster Kunpeng or a corrupted Ao Bing) and show off the full "Devil Child vs. Dragon Prince" rematch. Released in China on January 29, 2025, to
Beyond Asia, the film saw a major North American release on August 22, 2025 , distributed by A24 , featuring an English dub led by Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh as Lady Yin. Plot: The Struggle to Rebuild Fate