# Ne Zha 2 (2025) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ne-zha-2-2025/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Jiaozi |
| Genres | Animation, Fantasy, Action |
| Runtime | 144 min |
| Festival premiere | Shanghai 2025 (Chinese Film Panorama) |
| Major awards | 0 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

Ne Zha 2 (2025) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The sequel shatters every box-office record its predecessor set — a mythic epic of rebirth, dragon clans, and friendship Metascore 75/100. Directed by Jiaozi.

## Critics consensus

The sequel shatters every box-office record its predecessor set — a mythic epic of rebirth, dragon clans, and friendship that became the highest-grossing animated film in history.

## Synopsis

After the heavenly lightning nearly destroys them both, Ne Zha and Ao Bing must rebuild their mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus while navigating war between dragon clans and celestial forces that threaten both mortals and immortals.

## Cast

Lü Yanting, Yang Tianxiang, Han Mo, Chen Hao

## Accolades

Premiered at Shanghai 2025, where it won the Chinese Film Panorama.
- Nominated for Best Animation — Golden Rooster Awards 2025

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
Indonesia: Netflix, HBO Max
India: Disney+ Hotstar

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ne Zha 2 worth watching?**
Ne Zha 2 holds a 83% Celluloid Score. The sequel shatters every box-office record its predecessor set — a mythic epic of rebirth, dragon clans, and friendship that became the highest-grossing animated film in history.

**What is Ne Zha 2 about?**
After the heavenly lightning nearly destroys them both, Ne Zha and Ao Bing must rebuild their mortal bodies with the Seven-colored Precious Lotus while navigating war between dragon clans and celestial forces that threaten both mortals and immortals.

**Who directed Ne Zha 2?**
Ne Zha 2 (2025) was directed by Jiaozi.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ne Zha 2?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 95%, Metascore 75/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**What awards did Ne Zha 2 win?**
Ne Zha 2 earned 1 major award nomination: Best Animation (Golden Rooster Awards 2025).

**Where can I watch Ne Zha 2?**
Ne Zha 2 is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on Netflix, HBO Max in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Availability varies by region.

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