Released in July 2019, Ne Zha was a direct adaptation of the classic 16th-century Chinese novel, Fengshen Yanyi (Investiture of the Gods). It tells the story of a young deity born with immense, rebellious power, tasked with navigating a world that fears him as a demon. A Reinvention of Legend
Ne Zha battles his predetermined destiny as a demon, forging a complex friendship with Ao Bing, the prince of the Dragon Clan. Why It Succeeded ne zha 20192019 2021
Set 3,000 years after the original myth, it features a steampunk/cyberpunk aesthetic in the fictional city of Donghai. Released in July 2019, Ne Zha was a
Ne Zha dropped like a meteor.
: 2019 is a classic, mythical world; 2021 is a dystopian, high-tech city. Why It Succeeded Set 3,000 years after the
: The aesthetic mixes 1920s Shanghai architecture with high-tech mechanical engineering.
Encouraged by the film's success, the production team began working on a sequel, which was released in 2020. Titled "Ne Zha 2: The Infernal Battlefield," the movie continued the adventures of Ne Zha and his friends as they battled against the forces of evil.