Box Office Showdown: Ne Zha 2 Tops The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Ne Zha 2 outpaces The Super Mario Bros. Movie in global box office performance.
- Sequels like Inside Out 2 also surpass The Super Mario Bros. Movie in earnings.
In a surprising turn of events, Ne Zha 2, the much-anticipated animated film from China, has overtaken The Super Mario Bros. Movie in total global box office earnings. This remarkable achievement has relegated the beloved characters of Mario and Luigi to fifth place in the all-time animated box office rankings. Upon its release in 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie garnered widespread acclaim and quickly grossed over a billion dollars. However, the release of Ne Zha 2 has shifted the competitive landscape.
Initially unveiled in 2018 and kept low-key until a major reveal in 2021, The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s casting faced mixed responses. Despite this, the film attracted massive audiences at its premiere, demonstrating the enduring popularity of the Nintendo franchise. Meanwhile, the emergence of a new animated feature from China has reshaped expectations and added competition in the box office arena.
As reported by IMDb, Ne Zha 2 has amassed over $1.5 billion in earnings, surpassing both The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Frozen 2. This puts the film firmly in third place among the highest-grossing animated films ever. Directed as a sequel to the 2019 release Ne Zha, the film draws influences from the 16th-century Chinese literary classic, Investiture of the Gods, while weaving in elements of the mythological Nezha the Crown Prince. As of February 14, 2025, Ne Zha 2 has officially launched internationally, paving the way for further box office success. With The Super Mario Bros. Movie now displaced, the focus shifts to whether the upcoming sequel can replicate Ne Zha 2’s overwhelming success.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time
- Inside Out 2
- The Lion King (2019)
- Ne Zha 2
- Frozen 2
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Frozen
- Incredibles 2
- Minions
- Toy Story 4
- Toy Story 3
Notably, Ne Zha 2 is not the only sequel to ascend past The Super Mario Bros. Movie in box office rankings. Inside Out 2, released in 2024, has not only outperformed The Super Mario Bros. Movie but has also claimed the title of the highest-grossing animated film of all time. Other sequels making waves include Disney’s Moana 2 and Pixar’s Toy Story series, showcasing a growing trend of successful animated sequels. Given Ne Zha 2’s impressive performance, there is ample interest in how potential sequels for The Super Mario Bros. Movie might compare.
The landscape for animated films and video game adaptations has seen remarkable growth in popularity recently, with The Super Mario Bros. Movie standing out as a prime example. The Nintendo universe brims with rich characters and vibrant stories, offering immense potential for future cinematic endeavors. Fans are eager to hear updates regarding a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, anticipating how it might measure up in this evolving box office trend.
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