The animated film “Ne Zha 2” has grossed $1.1 billion in China, becoming the first film to achieve this in a single market. Projected totals could reach $1.65 billion, ranking it among the highest-grossing animated films globally. Disney’s “Mufasa” and “Paddington in Peru” also perform well internationally, indicating a dynamic box office landscape.
In the latest international box office update, the Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2” has achieved an impressive milestone, grossing $1.1 billion in China, making it the first film to reach this figure in a single market. Current projections by Maoyan estimate that the film’s total earnings could reach RMB 12 billion ($1.65 billion), potentially positioning it as the No. 2 animated film globally, while already ranking as No. 7 among animated films worldwide.
The film has also set a record for Imax releases, collecting $63.9 million to become the highest-grossing local language film in that format after just 12 days. “Ne Zha 2” is slated to begin its international rollout this week, indicating that its overall box office performance may still grow substantially.
Meanwhile, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continues to perform well overseas, adding $8.5 million over the weekend, with robust earnings across various international markets. The film’s global total now stands at $671.1 million, with hopes to surpass the $700 million mark by its conclusion in theaters.
Additionally, “Paddington in Peru” has exceeded $100 million in overseas gross, contributing to its anticipation ahead of its North American opening. The film garnered $7.5 million this weekend, making its total overseas earnings $104 million.
Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” entered 12 new markets this weekend, subsequently grossing $6.6 million internationally and bringing its total international earnings to $11.9 million. The film’s global earnings currently stand at $66 million, with further releases scheduled in key markets like Brazil, Australia, and Korea.
In summary, “Ne Zha 2” has made history in the Chinese box office with its groundbreaking earnings, while other animated titles like “Mufasa” and “Paddington in Peru” continue to perform strongly in international markets. With upcoming releases, the competition in the international box office is poised to intensify, further impacting the overall landscape for animated films.
Original Source: deadline.com
