{"id":1396,"date":"2025-02-07T14:46:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T14:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2025b\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2025-02-07T15:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T15:11:37","slug":"daisy-wus-weekly-assignment-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmsc6110a.com\/2025b\/daisy-wus-weekly-assignment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Daisy Wu\u2019s Weekly Assignment 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has overtaken the 2021 war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin to become the highest-grossing film in Chinese box office history.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of Thursday, the film had grossed over 5.77 billion yuan (US$804.84 million), reaching this milestone in just eight days and five hours, according to box office tracker Maoyan Pro.<\/span><\/p>\n

A sequel to the 2019 hit Ne Zha, the film continues the story of the rebellious deity who defies his fate. Based on the classic novel Fengshen Yanyi, Ne Zha 2 follows the character\u2019s rebirth, with his body reconstructed from a seven-colored lotus after a cataclysmic event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ne Zha\u2019s enduring popularity is not just a testament to the success of Ne Zha 2, but also a reflection of how the character has evolved over decades in Chinese animation. From his early depictions as a celestial warrior to his transformation into a rebellious anti-hero, each adaptation has reshaped Ne Zha\u2019s image to resonate with different generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

To understand how Ne Zha 2 builds on this legacy, let\u2019s take a look at how Ne Zha\u2019s image has changed throughout the history of Chinese animation.<\/span><\/p>\n