Ne Zha 2 May 2026

The IMAX 3D version is particularly jaw-dropping.

The Four Dragon Kings aren’t one-note monsters. The film gives them genuine grievances against the heavenly court, making their desire to flood the mortal world feel tragically motivated. The voice acting (in Mandarin) is superb, especially for Dragon King Ao Guang, whose quiet rage is more terrifying than any roar. Ne Zha 2

Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5/5)

The sequel wisely avoids repeating the first film’s arc. Ne Zha is no longer just the rebellious “demon child” seeking acceptance. Now a bit older, he struggles with the weight of his choices—particularly the burden of protecting Chentang Pass while grappling with the fact that his best friend (and rival) Ao Bing now has a broken dragon clan legacy. Their friendship-turned-frenemyship is the emotional core, and it’s handled with surprising maturity. The IMAX 3D version is particularly jaw-dropping

Ne Zha 2 proves that Chinese animation has fully arrived on the global stage—not as a novelty, but as a powerhouse. The voice acting (in Mandarin) is superb, especially