Defying all expectations, the Chinese blockbusterNe Zha 2broke several new records in its second weekend of release.
The movie debuted during the lucrative Chinese New Year period, breaking records set byMoana 2.
The five highest-grossing films of 2025 are all Chinese.
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Until some years ago, several Hollywood titles would rely on the Middle Kingdom to salvage shaky franchises.
But the landscape has changed; China relies on homegrown properties.Ne Zha 2is a success story of historical proportions.
The movie will be released domestically on Friday.
