An advertisement for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a cinema in Shanghai on March 5, 2025. /VCG

An advertisement for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a cinema in Shanghai on March 5, 2025. /VCG

An advertisement for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a cinema in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province on February 28, 2025. /VCG

An advertisement for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a cinema in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province on February 28, 2025. /VCG

A poster for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a film in Huaibei, Anhui Province on February 18, 2025. /VCG

A poster for the Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" is seen at a film in Huaibei, Anhui Province on February 18, 2025. /VCG

The Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has grossed a total box office of 14.883 billion yuan (around $2.06 billion), including pre-sales and overseas earnings, surpassing "Avengers: Infinity War" to become the sixth highest-grossing film worldwide, according to data from online movie platforms.

Locals dressed as characters from "Ne Zha 2" pose for photos at the premiere of the film in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 8, 2025. /VCG

"Ne Zha 2" expanded its screenings to Singapore and Malaysia this month, enjoying strong popularity in these Southeast Asian markets. The highest-grossing animated movie of all time is set to be officially released in Japan with Japanese subtitles on April 4, with advance screenings – featuring a Chinese dub along with both Chinese and English subtitles – available since March 14.