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'Ne Zha 2' Surpasses Disney and Shrek Sequels in North American Re-Release
25 Aug
Summary
- 'Ne Zha 2' earns $1.5 million on re-release opening weekend in North America
- Outperforms re-release openings of 'The Lion King' and 'Shrek 2'
- Originally released earlier this year, now expanded to 2,228 theaters
In a surprising turn of events, the Chinese animation 'Ne Zha 2' has made a significant impact in the North American box office. According to the latest data, the film was re-released in 2,228 theaters across the continent on August 22, 2025, and has collected an impressive $1.5 million on its opening weekend.
The success of 'Ne Zha 2' is particularly noteworthy as it has surpassed the re-release opening weekend collections of some of the biggest animated franchises, including Disney's 'The Lion King' and the 'Shrek' series. This achievement is even more remarkable considering that the film was originally released earlier this year and is now making a comeback to North American theaters.
'Ne Zha 2' has already established itself as a cultural phenomenon, earning over $2 billion in its home country of China and becoming the first movie ever to achieve such a feat. The film's re-release in North America is a testament to its growing global appeal and the increasing demand for high-quality international content among audiences.
