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- 2025
- PG-13
- CMC Pictures
- 2 h 23 m
- 2025
- PG-13
- CMC Pictures
- 2 h 23 m
Summary A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.
Directed By: Yu Yang
Written By: Xixing Lu, Zhong-lin Xu, Yu Yang
- 2025
- PG-13
- CMC Pictures
- 2 h 23 m
- 2025
- PG-13
- CMC Pictures
- 2 h 23 m
Ne Zha 2
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8.0
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Summary A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he's faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.
Directed By: Yu Yang
Written By: Xixing Lu, Zhong-lin Xu, Yu Yang
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
68
73% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
23% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
68
73% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
23% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Aug 20, 2025
Ne Zha II surprisingly contains a sincere-feeling theme of individuality, of resisting what society commands a person to be rather than embracing their nature.
Aug 21, 2025
What’s remarkable is that even if one fails at grasping in full the plot and its many conflicts, Ne Zha 2 has the power to flood the senses and convince anyone who watches it that they have just witnessed an animated production that holds absolutely nothing back.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 75 User Ratings
8.0
81% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
11% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 75 User Ratings
8.0
81% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
11% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
Oct 22, 2025
Es mejor que la primera en casi todos los aspectos visuales y narrativos, el mejor para mi es sin lugar a dudas la batalla final con una increible coreografía y personajes memorables que si no te sabes su nombre en un rato lo sabras de memoria. Gracias al final abierto que nos dejaron ahora si espero con todas mis ganas ir a ver la tercera parte.
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Aug 20, 2025
Ne Zha 2 starts out tedious and juvenile, but after its first hour it pivots to enormous and spectacular fist-pumping action and tear-jerking intimacy.
Aug 21, 2025
It’s not hard to understand why global audiences turned out in droves to see Ne Zha 2. Its boundlessly creative visuals, rich character design, all-enveloping sound, and imaginative scenarios are truly original. But that sensory onslaught—those endless fights with their own progressive stakes—comes at the expense of focus, character, and story.
Aug 21, 2025
The sequel is certainly a stupendous achievement in terms of its animation, and clearly has great cultural resonance in its native country. But those looking for coherent storytelling or emotional depth will have to wait for the next Pixar offering (not that the company has been distinguishing itself lately).
Mar 12, 2025
Ne Zha 2 is a distinct fantasy epic and a technical achievement that stands up to the best that Disney, DreamWorks, Aardman or Studio Ghibli can offer, even if it frequently gives in to the same proclivities for excess as its peers.
By Elizabeth Kerr FULL REVIEW
May 20, 2025
I had the luck to watch Ne Zha 2 in France despite very few sessions available. This might be the greatest animated film I've ever seen. It was truly amazing ! And what amazes me is that no one's talking about it. I discovered the first film completely by chance because I've been interested in Chinese mythology ever since I played Black Myth Wukong.
For now, it hasn't been released in many theaters, not for very long, and only in French with subtitles (VOSTFR) with very discreet advertising, but it so deserves to be a hit. It blows Disney Pixar's minds away, whether in terms of animation, universe (based on Chinese mythology), action, emotion, or message, and it's incredibly generous. It raises the bar several notches. For me, it's a classic ! Remember, "NeZha"!
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Nov 4, 2025
Don’t rely solely on the visual aspect, because the narrative matters too. The sequel to 'Ne Zha' presents itself as a visual spectacle of a magnitude rarely seen in Chinese animation. If the first installment already stood out for its energy, color, and composition, this second part pushes all of that to the limit: every sequence is crafted with admirable technical precision, the contrasts of light and chromatic intensity feel more refined, and the visual design reaches an almost overwhelming level of detail. Aesthetically, 'Ne Zha 2' is a true feat. However, this visual grandeur does not translate into an equally strong emotional connection. Out of the two and a half hours of runtime, I only felt a genuine emotional bond with the story at one specific moment. The rest of the time, despite its fast pace and narrative density, the plot felt distant, even boring at times. Not because it lacks action or ambition—quite the opposite—but because the story spreads itself too thin among new characters and subplots, leaving Ne Zha himself, the undisputed protagonist of the first film, relegated to a secondary role. The script is more elaborate, denser, and more serious than its predecessor. A clear sense of maturity can be felt: less humor aimed at children and a more grounded approach to themes such as identity, destiny, and maternal love. That central message remains strong and, when the film manages to focus, it truly moves. But those are isolated moments within a whole that, emotionally, is difficult to traverse. Visually, there are moments reminiscent of souls-like video games, with intense battles, impressively designed creatures, and a dark fantasy atmosphere that gives the film a distinct identity. However, that approach ultimately reinforces the feeling of watching a spectacle rather than a story. 'Ne Zha 2' is undoubtedly a technically admirable achievement, a film that pushes the boundaries of Chinese animation with overwhelming ambition. Yet, in its eagerness to astonish, it sacrifices part of the soul that made the original so special. The result is a film to be respected and appreciated for its boldness, though it leaves behind an emotional residue too faint for its length and promise. Spanish: No te apoyes únicamente de lo visual, porque lo narrativo también importa. Si la primera entrega ya destacaba por su energía, color y composición, esta segunda parte lleva todo ello al límite: cada secuencia está construida con una precisión técnica admirable, los contrastes de luz y la intensidad cromática se sienten más refinados, y el diseño visual alcanza un nivel de detalle casi abrumador. En lo estético, 'Ne Zha 2' es una auténtica proeza. No obstante, esa grandiosidad visual no se traduce en una conexión emocional igual de potente. De las dos horas y media de metraje, solo en un momento específico logré sentir una conexión real con la historia. El resto del tiempo, pese a su ritmo ágil y su densidad argumental, la trama me resultó distante, incluso aburrida por momentos. No porque falte acción o ambición —todo lo contrario—, sino porque el relato se dispersa tanto entre nuevos personajes y subtramas que el propio Ne Zha, protagonista indiscutible en la primera, parece quedar relegado a un segundo plano. El guion es más elaborado, más denso y más serio que el de su predecesora. Se nota una clara madurez: menos humor dirigido al público infantil y una aproximación más sobria a temas como la identidad, el destino y el amor maternal. Ese mensaje central se mantiene fuerte y, cuando la película logra enfocarse, realmente conmueve. Pero son momentos aislados dentro de un conjunto que, en lo emocional, cuesta recorrer. Visualmente, hay instantes que recuerdan a los videojuegos <>, con combates intensos, criaturas de diseño imponente y una atmósfera de "dark fantasy" que aporta una identidad singular. Sin embargo, ese enfoque termina acentuando la sensación de estar ante un espectáculo más que ante una historia. 'Ne Zha 2' es, sin duda, una demostración técnica admirable, una película que empuja los límites de la animación china con una ambición arrolladora. Pero en su empeño por deslumbrar, sacrifica parte del alma que hacía tan especial a la original. El resultado es un filme que se respeta y se valora por su audacia, aunque deja un poso emocional demasiado leve para su duración y su promesa.
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Sep 29, 2025
Tecnicmaente é lindo, até aqui a animação mais bonita de se ver em tela. Mas de fato não precisava ser tão cansativo, cheio de reviravoltas que não fazem andar a história, um ritmo que joga contra o espetáculo apresentado. E o roteiro nem se justifica tanto, já que não é tão denso como se pretende.
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Sep 11, 2025
It was advertised as surpassing Disney and Pixar, so I watched it to verify the truth.However, it was such a cliché story that I felt like I was going to doze off halfway through.I heard the animation is amazing, but to be honest, it feels like it's just at a passing level.
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Sep 11, 2025
To be honest, I felt that it was an extremely boring story. It might be because I don't know much about Chinese culture and history. With its astonishing box office revenue, it might have raised expectations too high as this year's number one animation.
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Production Company
- Beijing Enlight Media Co.
- Beijing Enlight Pictures
- Chengdu Yingduoduo Culture Media
- Coco Cartoon
- Horgos Coloroom Pictures
Release Date Feb 14, 2025
Duration 2 h 23 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline If heaven and earth will not accept me, I will change this heaven and earth!
Awards
Weibo Awards Ceremony
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
China Movie Channel Award
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Shanghai International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
