#FIRSTLOOK: A24 AND CMC PICTURES TO DEVELOP ENGLISH ADAPTATION OF “NE ZHA”

A24 and CMC Pictures Team Up to Bring an English-language Version of Global hit Ne Zha 2 to Theatres This SummerThe Landmark Animated Film Features Academy Award® Winner Michelle Yeoh and will be released in IMAX® and 3D starting August 22, 2025

-A24 and CMC Pictures announce an English-language version of Ne Zha 2 – the acclaimed Chinese animated phenomenon – arriving in theatres across the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand starting August 22.

-The release will be presented in IMAX®, 3D, and other premium large formats.

-The English-language version will feature Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh.

-Written and directed by filmmaker Yang Yu, Ne Zha 2 is considered a milestone in modern animation – merging emotionally resonant storytelling, mythological spectacle, and cutting-edge visual artistry. Building on the legacy of its groundbreaking predecessor, the film introduces a bold new chapter to the legend of Ne Zha.

-Michelle Yeoh Quote: “I’m honored to be part of Ne Zha 2, a landmark in Chinese animation and a powerful reminder of how universal our stories can be. Sharing this with audiences in English is such a joy, and I can’t wait for everyone to experience the wonder, heart, spectacular artistry, and magic of this film on the big screen.”

Synopsis: A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now he’s faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

-Already the highest-rated animated film of the year on Rotten Tomatoes and one of the highest-rated films of 2025 on Letterboxd, critics have praised it as “animated cinema on a scale rarely seen” and “a technical marvel that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.

-Ne Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the highest-grossing non-English language film ever, and already ranks as the fifth highest-grossing film overall