Blockbuster Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 will get English version

An English-language version of the Chinese movie Ne Zha 2, which has surpassed Inside Out 2 as the highest-grossing animated feature of all time, will be released in the United States next month.

- DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR

Ne Zha 2, which is based loosely on Chinese mythology and a famous 16th century novel, has made US$2.2 billion (71.7 billion baht) at the global box office, including $20 million in the United States and Canada, according to A24, which is distributing the English version. That is more than any other animated film when not accounting for inflation; Inside Out 2 made $1.7 billion last year.

The English version will open on Aug 22 and feature the voice of Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian star to win best actress at the Academy Awards for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.