Ne Zha II US Release: Michelle Yeoh Involved

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“Ne Zha II”⁤ is a ⁤major success in China: The ‍film has sparked national pride, with state⁤ media praising its commercial achievements. Schools, companies, and government entities are organizing viewings.
government Support: The film’s success is attributed to both ‍the growth of China’s ⁢animation industry and strong government support for strengthening cultural exports (“soft power”).
Director: The movie is directed by Sichuan-born Yang Yu,also known as Jiaozi.
International Release & Expectations: While an English-dubbed version is being released in the US, experts believe success will be driven by the film’s popularity in‍ China and its novelty, rather then ‍widespread interest in Chinese ‍mythology.
Potential US Reception: Some US reviews may label the film ⁢as propaganda, while others may watch it out of curiosity.
Previous ⁢US release: The earlier Chinese-only release with English subtitles earned approximately $20 million in the US.