- Cineit.blogOctober 14, 2025China's answer to Pixar has arrived, and it's a visual knockout. "Ne Zha" is a stunning animated epic rooted in deep Chinese mythology, telling the story of a demon-child destined for destruction who chooses to forge his own path. While the humor sometimes feels a bit too much like a DreamWorks movie, the action is spectacular, and the story has a powerful message about destiny and sacrifice. It's a gorgeous and refreshingly complex adventure that proves Chinese animation is a global force to be reckoned with.
- HakihikoJanuary 27, 2025Defying Fate with Heart and Spectacle "Ne Zha" delivers a fresh and visually stunning take on Chinese mythology, offering an engaging blend of humor, action, and heartfelt emotion. The animation is top-notch, showcasing vibrant colors, dynamic character designs, and breathtaking battle sequences that rival major Western studios. The story is both compelling and unique, following Ne Zha's journey as a misunderstood outcast grappling with his supposed destiny. The narrative beautifully balances its themes of defiance against fate, self-acceptance, and redemption, making the movie resonate on an emotional level. Ne Zha's mischievous personality adds a fun layer, while supporting characters like Ao Bing and Ne Zha's parents bring depth and heart to the story. The humor, though occasionally a bit juvenile, works well for the most part, keeping the tone light without undermining the emotional weight. Overall, "Ne Zha" is a triumph for Chinese animation, blending traditional folklore with modern storytelling in a way that feels fresh and exciting. While it's not perfect, its emotional depth and stunning visuals make it a must-watch for fans of animated films.
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Ne Zha was released on July 26, 2019.
Ne Zha was directed by Jiao Zi.
Ne Zha has a runtime of 1h 50m.
Ne Zha was produced by Wei Yunyun, Liu Wenzhang, Jiao Zi, Wang Changtian.
The Primus extracts a Mixed Yuan Bead into a spirit bead and a demon bead. The spirit bead can be reincarnated in human to help King Zhou establish a new dynasty, the demon bead will create a devil and harm human. Ne Zha is the one who should be spirit bead hero but he becomes a devil incarnate, because the spirit bead and the demon bead is switched.
The key characters in Ne Zha are Young Nezha (voice) (Lu Yanting), Youth Nezha (voice) (Joseph), Ao Bing (voice) (Han Mo).
Ne Zha is rated Not Rated.
Ne Zha is an Animation, Fantasy, Thriller film.
Ne Zha has an audience rating of 9.8 out of 10.
Ne Zha had a budget of $22M.
Ne Zha has made $742.7M at the box office.