With box office records and cultural impact, the most successful sequel to Chinese animation will have its Avant Premiere in Buenos Aires.
The film NE ZHA 2who raised more than 2.2 billion dollars worldwide with a budget of 80 million, it became the higher grossing film in history. Released in January 2025 during the Chinese New Year, it was a massive phenomenon in the Asian country and now arrives in Argentina with a special function organized by the Chinese Argentine Chamber.
The Premiere Avant will be carried out Saturday, September 27 at 11:00 in it Hoyts of the Abastolike a space of Cultural exchange between Argentina and China.
The event seeks to show why the film transcended the screen and consolidated itself as a Cultural and Commercial Phenomenonwith merchandising, collaborations with great brands and even museums that reported a renewed interest in pieces linked to the legend.
NE ZHA 2
Ne zha, a mythical hero turned into a cultural icon
NE ZHA 2 It is one of the most prominent exponents of Donghua (Chinese animation). Its protagonist comes from the literary classic Investiture of the godswhere the transition between Shang and Zhou dynasties is related.
Over time, the character consolidated himself as a iconic herorebel and challenging, which inspires multiple adaptations in film and television.
In this sequel, the plot takes that essence: A child with extraordinary powers rejected by its neighborsaccused of being of demonic origin. Accompanied by Ao Bing, son of the Dragon Kingundertake an adventure that combines action, mythology and friendship.
With its global success, the film confirms the growing role of China in the audiovisual industry and its ability to build cultural bridges with the world.
Source: Ambito
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