Ne Zha 2 Breaks Records as Asian Animation Industry Expands

The success of China's Ne Zha 2, the first animated film to surpass $2 billion in a single market, fuels growth in Hong Kong and regional animation markets.

• Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has grossed over $2 billion globally, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in history and the first to cross that milestone in a single market.
• The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) Industry Project Market has introduced an animation section, reflecting growing interest in the medium across Asia.
• The HKIFF animation slate includes projects from China, Indonesia, India, and Hong Kong, featuring both established creators and emerging talents.
• Indonesia's animation sector is projected to grow significantly, with collaborations like Jakarta Film Week bringing local productions to international attention.
• European distributor Studio 100 Film is capitalizing on the animation boom by seeking Asian partnerships for its family-focused animated films.

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