The animated hit Ne Zha 2 carries a different message than the original

Ne Zha 2 stands as 2025’s biggest box-office hit worldwide, though the bulk of its theatrical revenue so far has come from China. By giving it a wider Western release on Aug. 22, via an English dub featuring Michelle Yeoh, A24 is aiming to broaden the film’s reach and solidify its impact on the worldwide market. That will give a much bigger audience a chance to consider how different the hit sequel's messages are from the original movie's.