It grossed over $700 million in China, becoming the highest-grossing non-English animated film at the time.
This film is part of the "New Gods" universe, which continued with New Gods: Yang Jian in 2022. Comparison: 2019 vs. 2021 ne zha 20192019 2021
Set 3,000 years after the original myth, it features a steampunk/cyberpunk aesthetic in the fictional city of Donghai. It grossed over $700 million in China, becoming
In February 2021, a different studio, Light Chaser Animation , released . Despite the shared name, this film is not a sequel to the 2019 version. 2021 Set 3,000 years after the original myth,
The film's central message, "I am the master of my own fate," resonated deeply with modern audiences, blending traditional Daoist philosophy with a contemporary coming-of-age story.
The protagonist, Li Yunxiang, discovers he is the reincarnation of Ne Zha and must settle an ancient grudge with the Dragon Clan.