Ne Zha 2 Takes North American Box Office by Storm, Surpassing One Piece and My Hero Academia
Ne Zha 2 is creating a buzz across North America as the animated sequel gains momentum with an increased theater presence, now playing in 800 locations. Its impressive run has pushed it past rivals My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission and One Piece Film: Red in the U.S. box office, achieving a significant milestone. As the film continues to attract audiences, it has become the 13th highest-grossing non-English animation in the United States, contributing extensively to its global success.
Gorō Taniguchi’s One Piece Film: Red, released in 2022 by Toei Animation, stood strong with a stellar opening of $9.3 million and a total U.S. collection of $12.77 million, making it the franchise’s highest-grossing film and the fourth-highest-grossing Japanese film ever. Meanwhile, My Hero Academia: World Heroes Mission gathered $12.3 million in its North American run.
In contrast, Ne Zha 2 rapidly ascended the ranks, earning $850K on its second Friday and reaching a cumulative $12.8 million in just eight days. Currently targeting a $3 million to $3.5 million performance over its second weekend with a predicted drop of 51% to 58%, the movie aims to continue its record-breaking journey.
The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster not only overtook Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film domestically but is also on track to surpass the $2 billion benchmark worldwide. Following its North American debut on February 14, 2025, the film is set to release in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia in the coming months. While an official digital release date hasn’t been announced, it’s speculated to hit digital platforms by fall 2025. Stay connected with Koimoi for the latest updates and stories from the box office scene.
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