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Epic sequel values goodness, justice amid violence, cruelty.
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Ne Zha II
What's the Story?
In NE ZHA 2, Ne Zha (voiced by Lü Yanting) and Ao Bing (voiced by Han Mo) are on a mission to restore their bodies. Sharing a single, temporary body, they undertake the three xian trials to achieve immortality and win a potion that will help them. During their journey, they uncover a secret plot and must fight for goodness and justice.
Is It Any Good?
This stunning animated action adventure is an inspiring, heart-wrenching tale about how we all have the power to change our circumstances and make a better world. Ne Zha 2 has a cast of complicated characters with compelling individual storylines. While Ne Zha and Ao Bing take center stage, their families and friends have plenty to teach us as well. The story has so many layers that there's something for everyone to enjoy. Refreshingly, this sequel isn't just a franchise cash-grab. It's a thoughtful, well-crafted installment in an ongoing epic that deserves its global success.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
What is Ne Zha motivated by? What causes those motivations to change? What does Ne Zha learn from these changes?
How do characters use violence to solve problems? When could they have used other methods? What effect does using violence have on everyone involved?
Families can talk about fantasy as a genre. How do the fantasy parts of the story help us understand real-world problems and situations? Why would the creators choose to make a fantasy story instead of a historical fiction?
Why are diverse representations important in books, movies, games, etc.? What do we gain from seeing ourselves reflected in media, or by seeing people who are different from us?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 22, 2025
- On DVD or streaming : September 16, 2025
- Cast : Lü Yanting , Han Mo , Zhang Jiaming
- Director : Yu Yang (as Jiaozi)
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Chinese Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Chinese Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Writer(s) , Chinese Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : CMC Pictures
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity , Perseverance
- Run time : 143 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence
- Last updated : February 25, 2026
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