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‘Ne Zha 2’ Review: Chinese Blockbuster Is Visually Engaging, But Its Elaborate Plot Is A Challenge


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The animated sequel, which has been on a record-breaking spree since releasing in China during the Lunar New Year holiday and reaches North America today, expands on the characters and mythology of the 2019 hit film. Once Ne Zha’s trials are completed, there are still more battles and complications to restoring his and Aobing’s souls to separate bodies, let alone the states of Chentangguan, the sea dragons’ nefarious plot, and further conspiracies introduced late in the film. Title: Ne Zha 2 Distributor: CMC Pictures (U.S.) Release date: Friday, February 14, 2025 (U.S.) Director-screenwriter: Jiaozi Cast: Joseph, Mo Han, Jiaming Zhang, Deshun Wang Running time: 2 hr 23 mins

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