"Na Tra 2" officially surpassed "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens", setting a record for the highest-grossing film of all time from a single market. The film is preparing for international release, expected to explode in sales.
According to Deadline, revenue Na Tra 2 surpassed 1 billion USD on February 8. This achievement helps the animated film hold the record for the highest-grossing film of all time from only one market (the work is currently showing in China, not yet released internationally).
The work about Na Tra breaks the record of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015). The sci-fi film held the record for 7 years by earning 936.7 million USD in the North American market alone.
Na Tra: The Demon of Chaos It is also the first non- Hollywood film to reach the $1 billion mark. It is also among the top 10 highest-grossing animated films of all time worldwide and the 13th highest-grossing film.
Maoyan The film is expected to gross 10.8 billion yuan ($1.48 billion) in China before its international release. The film, directed by Sui Cao, is scheduled for international release on February 14.
From January 28 to February 4 (Lunar New Year holiday), the total revenue of cinemas in the mainland reached 9.51 billion yuan (about 1.3 billion USD), surpassing the previous record of 8.02 billion yuan. Revenue mainly came from Na Tra 2. The remaining movies are as follows: Fengshen 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Legend of the Condor Heroes occupies a negligible part.
According to experts in China, Na Tra 2 The film was successful thanks to its combination of traditional elements and modern techniques. It took five years to prepare, had 2,400 shots and 1,900 special effects scenes.
"The film attracts audiences of all ages. Viewers find elements from various genres such as comedy, action and even fighting. The wide range meets the diverse needs of many audiences," an expert told the Global Times.
Thanks to the success of Na Tra 2, China's box office rebounded after a year of recession, with revenue down 25% year-on-year. In December 2024, the China Film Administration launched a subsidy program to allow audiences to go to the cinema until the end of February this year.
According to Deadline, Hollywood is finding it increasingly difficult to make money in the Chinese market as mainland audiences increasingly prefer to watch domestic films. This has led to some films like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire & Ash Prepare to show in China in the second half of this year.
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