In 2024, three films—Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Inside Out 2—had the good fortune to gross over $1 billion. As is typical of many high-grossing films, all of these releases took place throughout the summer or around the holidays. After its june 14th release, Inside Out 2 wasn't the first billion-dollar movie to reach the worldwide box office until around halfway through 2024. This trend has completely shifted after an international picture just became the first $1 billion film of 2025.
The Chinese movie Ne Zha 2 Has Passed $1 Billion
Officially, Ne Zha 2 is the first $1 billion film of 2025. The Chinese animated film Ne Zha, which came out in 2019, has a follow-up called Ne Zha 2. To rebuild the demolished bodies of Nezha and Aobing from the first movie, a deity named Taiyi Zhenren must employ magical abilities. Yu Yang, who also directed the first movie, is directing this one. Mo Han, Hao Chen, Yuze Han, and Deshun Wang are among the main voice actors in Ne Zha 2.
Ne Zha 2 is currently the first $1 billion film of 2025, according to Variety. Ne Zha 2 has already made $1.11 billion after earning $267.1 million in its second weekend. Because of this, the movie has broken a number of records, including being the highest-grossing picture in China. It has also surpassed the domestic total of $936.7 million for The Force Awakens, setting a new record for the largest single-market gross. Notably, the film was released over the Chinese New Year, which probably contributed significantly to its popularity.
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