Japan's top cultural export remains anime and manga, and for good reason. On their best days, they exemplify the quality of animation and artistry's potential, although even with its massive breadth ...

In a post-pandemic world where audiences demand premium theatrical experiences, Imax is betting big on the Asian market, with China’s animation boom leading the charge. “Ne Zha 2” has shattered box ...

The biggest movie of the year isn’t about superheroes. It isn’t ripped from a video game or a live-action remake of an animated children’s classic. It’s a sequel based on intellectual property that’s ...

Animated film “Ne Zha 2” just ended a record theatrical release in China, grossing more than $2 billion. That makes it the biggest-ever box office for an animated movie. The Chinese animation industry ...

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Slate senior editor Jenny Zhang about the Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2, which broke box-office records even before its U.S. re-release. UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: ...

China's film industry saw animated features deliver exceptional results in 2025, with nationwide box office revenue reached 51.832 billion yuan (about $7.37 billion).

Animation dominated the worldwide box office in 2025, with blockbuster sequels, record-breaking international movies and more.