'Ne Zha 2' tops global single-market box office list in film history

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'Ne Zha 2' tops global single-market box office list in film history

2025-02-08 01:24 Last Updated At：18:57

Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" made global history on Friday, becoming the highest-grossing movie in a single market, surpassing previous record-holder "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

According to Chinese ticketing platform Beacon, "Ne Zha 2," a sequel to the 2019 hit featuring a mythical boy with magical powers and exceptional martial arts skills, grossed 6.7922 billion yuan (about 932 million U.S. dollars) as of 21:00 Beijing Time on Friday. This figure surpasses the box office earnings of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," released in North America in 2015.

The impressive record-breaking streak of "Ne Zha 2" came just a day after it topped China's box office chart, overtaking the 2021 war epic "The Battle at Lake Changjin."

"Ne Zha 2" premiered in Chinese cinemas on January 29, alongside other films such as "Detective Chinatown 1900" and "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force." Together, these films helped China's Spring Festival box office revenue reach a historic milestone of 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars).

The animated feature combines breathtaking animation with a rich narrative rooted in traditional folklore, taking audiences on an emotional journey that blends action, humor, and heart. It has attracted large numbers of young families, making it a film that resonates with all age groups.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.