‘Ne Zha 2’ Set December Streaming Debut on HBO Max

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A surprise hit movie this year became both the highest-earning film of the year and a massive success overall. Now, this critically praised martial arts fantasy is coming to streaming, and it’s likely to be just as popular as viewers discover what everyone’s been talking about.

This animated fantasy film, originally released in China and then in U.S. theaters this August, delivers a thrilling, action-filled story. Directed by Jiaozi, the film features the voices of Lü Yanting, Joseph Cao, Han Mo, Lü Qi, Hao Chen, Zhang Jiaming, and Wang Deshun in its original release. The English dub includes performances by Crystal Lee, Aleks Le, Vincent Rodriguez III, William Utay, Daniel Riordan, and Damien Haas.

As a huge fan of animation and fantasy, I was thrilled to hear that Ne Zha 2, which absolutely crushed it in theaters and got amazing reviews, is finally coming to streaming! Mark your calendars – it’ll be available on December 1, 2025. I can’t wait to rewatch it, and I’m really curious to see what the official story summary is all about.

Ne Zha and Ao Bing barely survived a powerful lightning strike, but they’re fading away. Taiyi hopes to save them by recreating their bodies using the Seven-colored Precious Lotus. But the rebuilding process is proving difficult, and it’s unclear if Ne Zha and Ao Bing will be saved.

‘Ne Zha 2’ Boasts a Score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes


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The animated film Ne Zha 2, released in China in January, has become a huge box office success. As a follow-up to the 2019 film Ne Zha (coming to HBO Max on December 1st), it received excellent reviews and currently boasts a 92% “Certified Fresh” rating from critics and a remarkable 98% “Verified Hot” score from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Critics agree that Ne Zha II is visually stunning and hilariously energetic, building on the strengths of the first film while remaining enjoyable for newcomers. Audiences have hailed it as a remarkable achievement in both storytelling and animation, surpassing expectations and solidifying the legend of Ne Zha.

Although the positive reviews and audience reception were anticipated – the first film received scores of 89% from critics and 98% from audiences – the movie’s financial success has been incredible. Ne Zha 2 earned 4 billion yuan in just six days and ultimately grossed $2.15 billion worldwide. This makes it the highest-grossing non-English language film and animated movie of all time, as well as the top-earning movie of the year. It now ranks fifth all-time, joining blockbusters like Titanic, Avatar: The Way of Water, Avengers: Endgame, and the original Avatar.

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2025-11-25 17:48