China’s box office continued its strong Lunar New Year momentum, with “Ne Zha 2” dominating the charts for the second consecutive week. The Enlight Pictures release grossed RMB1.92 billion ($267.1 million) during the Feb. 3–9 period, bringing its cumulative total to $1.11 billion, according to Artisan Gateway.
In the process, the animated sequel torched several records. It became the highest-grossing film in the country’s history, easily surpassing the previous record held by the 2021 war epic “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” which earned $802 million, and speeding past previous holders “Wolf Warriors 2” (2017, $791 million) and 2021’s “Hi, Mom” that collected $752 million.
The record run also saw “Ne Zha 2” toppling the $936.7 million haul of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” in North America, making it the biggest…
