‘Ne Zha 2,’ 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hit, Sets HBO Max Streaming Release Date

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🔥 Streaming Date Confirmed

The biggest movie of 2025 has officially locked in its streaming debut. Ne Zha 2 — the record-shattering Chinese animated epic — will arrive on HBO Max on December 24, 2025.

Audiences new to the franchise won’t be left behind: the first film, Ne Zha (2019), will start streaming on December 1, 2025, giving viewers time to catch up before the sequel’s holiday release.




🎬 About the Film

Written and directed by Jiaozi, Ne Zha 2 is a bold, adult-oriented animated fantasy adventure and a direct sequel to the 2019 hit. Distributed by A24 in the United States this past August, the film continues the story of Ne Zha, a powerful and misunderstood young hero born with chaotic, god-feared powers.

Official Synopsis

“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.”

💰 A History-Making Box Office Run

Ne Zha 2 is not just successful — it’s historic.

The film has earned over $2 billion worldwide, making it:

  • The highest-grossing movie of 2025

  • The highest-grossing animated film ever

  • The highest-grossing non-English language movie of all time

  • The 5th highest-grossing film in global box office history

It’s an unprecedented milestone for adult animation and for international cinema.

🎙 Voice Cast

Mandarin Cast





English Cast

  • Crystal Lee & Griffin Puatu — Nezha

  • Aleks Le — Ao Bing

  • Michelle Yeoh — Lady Yin

  • Vincent Rodriguez III — Li Jing

  • Rick Zeiff — Taiyi Zhenren

  • William Utay — Master Wuliang Xianweng

  • Christopher Swindle — Ao Guang

  • Kari Wahlgren — Ao Run

  • Daniel Riordan — Shen Gongbao

  • Damien Haas — Deero

  • Grace Lu — Crana

📌 Final Thoughts

With its groundbreaking box office success and its highly anticipated arrival on HBO Max, Ne Zha 2 is poised to dominate the holiday streaming season. Whether you're revisiting the film or experiencing Ne Zha’s mythology for the first time, this franchise is one of 2025’s must-watch cinematic events.

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