Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has shattered box office records, surpassing Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film globally. The movie’s success has ignited nationalist pride, with some audiences criticizing Hollywood films like Captain America: Brave New World.
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Chinese social media users have expressed frustration over the lack of Ne Zha 2 screenings in North America, while a cinema in China reportedly refused to show Captain America 4 in support of the local film.
The Marvel movie has struggled in China, earning just 87.1 million yuan in its opening week, while Ne Zha 2 has amassed 12.6 billion yuan worldwide.