Trinity CineAsia has secured theatrical distribution rights for “Ne Zha 2” throughout 37 European territories, together with the U.Okay., Eire, Germany, France, and Spain, from Beijing Enlight Media. The animated blockbuster, which has shattered field workplace information, will debut within the U.Okay. and Eire on March 21, with previews starting March 14.

The Chinese language animated epic has made historical past because the highest-grossing animated movie worldwide, surpassing “Inside Out 2,” and turning into the primary non-Hollywood manufacturing to crack the worldwide all-time high 10 field workplace chart. It presently ranks sixth behind solely “Avatar,” “Avatar: The Approach of Water,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Star Wars: The Power Awakens,” and “Titanic.” The movie has additionally achieved the unprecedented milestone of grossing $1 billion in a single market – China – the place it was launched on Jan. 29. It handed $2 billion in China over the weekend.

“Hardly ever do you get a movie that really defines the period, exhibits once more the distinctive energy of cinema to maneuver audiences, and makes an indelible mark on tradition. That is ‘Ne Zha 2,’” stated Cedric Behrel, managing director of Trinity CineAsia. “It signifies a significant turning level in additional establishing Trinity CineAsia as a pan-European distributor.”

“After years spent cultivating the viewers and constructing relationships with exhibitors, press and different stakeholders, in addition to our on-line presence, it’s a landmark for Trinity CineAsia when it comes to reaching the far corners of the continent and growing our providing to a far bigger viewers. We sit up for extra adventures on this realm,” Behrel added.

The movie follows Ne Zha, a demon baby raised by people, who should embark on a dangerous quest to acquire an elixir to revive the physique of his uneasy ally, the dragon prince Ao Bing. Throughout this journey, Ne Zha uncovers a conspiracy threatening to ignite a struggle between good and evil.

Rooted in Sixteenth-century Chinese language mythology however providing a daring reinterpretation, “Ne Zha 2” represents a technical marvel in animation. The movie was crafted over 5 years by a group of 4,000 animators and options practically 2,000 visible results pictures. One battle sequence reportedly concerned 200 million individually animated characters – an strategy hardly ever applied at this scale.

Past its technical achievements, director Jiao Zi’s sequel builds upon the themes of its predecessor. Whereas the primary movie centered on defying destiny, “Ne Zha 2” challenges establishments and the established order, exploring the idea that good and evil usually are not decided by race or origin.

Trinity CineAsia has established itself as a premium distributor for martial arts and Asian motion cinema within the U.Okay. market. Its current releases embrace “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” (Hong Kong’s submission to the 2025 Oscars), “Black Canine” (which received at Cannes Un Sure Regard), and “The Goldfinger,” which reunited “Infernal Affairs” stars Tony Leung and Andy Lau.