I don’t think it will be released here as most Malaysian still look down on China’s animated movies. The target crowd are the children but lost Malaysian prefer animation from US and Japan.

TGV and GSC probably didn’t buy the rights as they did not expect Nezha 2 to do so well in China beating all the other movies like Chinatown Detective, Creation of Gods and Condor Heroes

I think they underestimate the movie because it’s an animated movie. I guess they think Detective Chinatown and Creation of Gods are more sellable. That’s why Condor Heroes are release in end Feb and Nezha 2 and the other animated movie Boonie Bears are not released here.

Nowadays, there are way too many Malaysian CNY movies and the quality is getting worse. Last time only 1 or 2 and the quality was better like The Journey and Ola Bola

This post has been edited by 30624770: Feb 7 2025, 05:14 PM

Not good? I heard it's the highest grossing movie in China beating Battle of Lake Changjin

Only AMDK and brainwashed idiots would say this type of stupid comments! LOL!

Netflix one is New Gods series and not related to this Nezha

The Netflix one is more like set in the steampunk world after Nezha is reincarnated

The Investiture of the Gods is a romanticised retelling of the overthrow of King Zhou, the last ruler of the Shang dynasty, by Ji Fa, who would establish the Zhou dynasty in its place.

By right gods are not supposed to interfere with what is happening in the mortal world but this whole story is about a King who lost the mandate from heaven to rule and had to be brought down with the help of gods.

The story is consisting of 100 chapters and it's not easy to adapt as there are so many stories to tell.

The director chooses a wrong direction to concentrate on special effects in the second one instead of concentrating on a proper storytelling in the first one. The first one was quite a good movie, and the second one has too many plots and things happening until it become messy.

‘Ne Zha 2’ leads Singapore screenings on opening day, kicks off Southeast Asia tour

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 officially released in 33 cinemas in Singapore on Thursday, leading in the number of screenings among all films currently showing in the country, China Central Television reported, citing local film distributor Encore Films.

Zhang Binlin, a master's student at the National University of Singapore, told the Global Times on Thursday that she has been a fan of Ne Zha since 2019.

Since Ne Zha 2 was released during the Spring Festival in the Chinese mainland and received widespread praise, she had been closely following its box-office performance while trying to avoid spoilers. Eagerly awaiting its Singapore release, she attended the country's first IMAX 2D screening on Thursday at the Shaw Theatres Lido, paying a total of S$25 ($18.77), which included a S$22 ticket and a S$3 booking fee.

"The visuals were breathtaking. The film blends traditional cultural elements with intricate details, making its $2 billion plus box office well deserved," she said.

Zhang was particularly moved by themes of "family and resilience against fate."

The in-theater atmosphere was quite good, Zhang noted, with audiences staying silent throughout the film and watching the post-credits scenes before leaving.

Jenny, who works in the cosmetics industry in Singapore, watched the first IMAX screening at 8:50 am at the Shaw Theatres Jewel with her parents.

She described the experience as "stunning."

She highlighted the film's "intense" action scenes and "emotional" moments, noting that the audience was so immersed by the touching scenes that even quiet sobs could be heard. "Even though it was the first IMAX screening on a weekday, the auditorium was still about 40 percent full," she told the Global Times.

Encore Films executive producer Joyce Lee Huei Hsien told China Central Television that in her 22 years in film distribution, she had never seen a release generate such enthusiasm, sparking widespread discussion both online and offline. She attributed the film's success to its "innovation and relatability.

On Sunday, a premiere ceremony was held in Singapore, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. According to Singapore-based Lianhe Zaobao, all tickets for the premiere sold out within 30 minutes of release. Due to the high demand, the film's distributor arranged additional screenings to accommodate more fans.

Jonathan Teo, a Malaysian native based in Singapore who has watched the premiere, told the Global Times that the S$45 premiere ticket price included several souvenirs, such as two posters, a limited-edition movie ticket, and souvenir cards, making it "highly valuable" for collectors. "I think the ticket price was totally worth it," he said.

"The visuals and audio, and the overall presentation completely exceeded my expectations," Teo said, adding that the film moved him to tears. He has bought an IMAX ticket for Saturday and plans to watch it multiple times. "I'm really looking forward to the third installment," he said.

The film is also preparing for a broader Southeast Asian rollout. It will premiere in the Philippines on March 12, followed by Malaysia and Thailand on March 13, according to China Central Television. To better cater to local audiences, the film will include Malay and Thai subtitles in its respective markets.

According to China Central Television, in Thailand, the distributor has produced Thai-language posters and added Thai annotations to the international trailer, making the film more accessible to local viewers.

Sun Jiashan, an associate research fellow at the Central Academy of Culture and Tourism Administration, told the Global Times that he believes Ne Zha 2 has strong potential in Southeast Asia, given the region's long-standing cultural ties with China.

"Chinese pop culture, including films, TV dramas, and variety shows, has traditionally performed well in Southeast Asia," Sun said.

"As a high-quality animated film suitable for all age groups, Ne Zha 2 draws inspiration from traditional Chinese mythology and has already achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. Given its positive reception in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, it is expected to maintain its strong performance in Southeast Asian markets," according to Sun.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329631.shtml

At the end, its the concept of mandate of heaven was the decider

No matter how powerful is the bad guy, the Shang king lost the mandate of heaven and change of dynasty is unavoidable

Also, not all the people fighting for Shang side got bad outcome after the fall of Shang Dynasty

Some was still rewarded and became gods

This post has been edited by 30624770: Mar 14 2025, 10:05 AM

It is definitely better to watch it first