Meanwhile, anticipation is building up for a third installment in the movie series. In response to investor inquiries earlier this month, Enlight Media stated that “Ne Zha 3“ will be held to even higher standards. “We will take great care to meet audience expectations,“ the company said.

　　As China redefines its cultural presence on the world stage, “Ne Zha 2“ stands as both a commercial juggernaut and a symbol of creative ambition. “It's a miracle and a peak in Chinese cinema,“ said Chen Xuguang, director of the Institute of Film, Television, and Theatre at Peking University. “A record that may remain unbroken for a long time.“