Chinese Animation Powers Imax Growth as ‘Ne Zha 2' Redefines Box Office Potential

In a post-pandemic world where audiences demand premium theatrical experiences, Imax is betting big on the Asian market, with ...
Screen Daily

China box office up 22% in 2025 as animation rules

China’s box office hit $7.42bn (RMB51.83bn), up by 22% compared to 2024, with animations Ne Zha 2 and Zootopia 2 smashing ...
Cartoon Brew

Animation Boom Fuels China’s 2025 Box Office Boom

China’s box office surged 22% in 2025, led by record-breaking animated hits like 'Ne Zha 2,' 'Zootopia 2,' and 'Nobody.' ...

Outgrossing Avatar: Fire And Ash & F1, This Movie Helped IMAX Record 40% Box Office Growth In 2025

As the above numbers indicate, the Chinese fantasy adventure Ne Zha 2 emerged as the biggest IMAX performer of 2025, outperforming Hollywood heavyweights such as Brad Pitt’s F1 and Tom Cruise’s ...
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Animation fuels China's box office surge

As delegates from China's film industry gathered in Bangkok for this year's CineAsia (Dec. 8-11), they carried with them something that had been in short supply the past few years: momentum. A ...