China’s “Ne Zha 2” has dominated the first quarter of 2025 at the global box office, raking in over $2 billion and becoming the highest-grossing animated film and sixth-highest-grossing film ...

The animated sequel has ... industry trend toward franchise development. “Sequels and franchise films are a cornerstone of the film market, not just in China, but worldwide,” said Li.

Once deemed overshadowed by foreign productions, Chinese animation is now experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among younger audiences. The poster for "Ne Zha 2." [Photo provided to ...

BEIJING – Once deemed overshadowed by Japanese anime and American animation, Chinese animation is now experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among younger audiences. With improved ...

Chinese animations emphasizing "fast pacing, strong settings, and exciting action" are increasingly capturing the youth market. The global success of "Super Cube " highlights iQIYI's accurate ...

With the introduction and development of advanced and inexpensive animation technology and a growing pool of talented animators, Chinese studios have been able to produce high-quality animated ...

Once deemed overshadowed by Japanese anime and American animation, Chinese animation is now experiencing a surge in popularity, especially among younger audiences. With improved storytelling ...