Success of Ne Zha leads to surging demand of related merchandise
Ever since its premiere at the 2025 Spring Festival, the Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" has been a runaway success in both box office receipts and merchandise sales.
By Feb 17, the film had raked in a staggering 12 billion RMB (equivalent to approximately $1.66 billion), securing a spot among the top 10 highest-grossing movies globally. In just nine days after its release, "Ne Zha 2" smashed through the 60 billion RMB mark in box office revenue.
The film's triumph has led to a surge in sales of related merchandise. According to Taobao data, officially licensed "Ne Zha 2" products have generated over 50 million RMB in sales. The range of merchandise available is vast, spanning blind boxes, trading cards, plush toys, PVC figures, film strip cards, refrigerator magnets, badges, and stickers.
