Ne Zha Leads Chinese New Year Box Office with Record-Breaking Sales
As the Chinese New Year celebrations kick off, the domestic film industry is witnessing a seismic shift in the box office landscape. The 2025 Spring Festival box office has broken the 2.5 billion yuan mark, with "Ne Zha: The Devil's Boy" leading the pack. According to professional box office tracking platform, as of January 29, 23:21, the cumulative box office for "Ne Zha" has reached 653 million yuan, cementing its position as the top-grossing film of the Spring Festival season so far.

The film's impressive performance is a testament to its enduring popularity, with its predecessor having grossed over 5 billion yuan. "Ne Zha" has taken the top spot, with "Detective Chinatown 1900" and "The Legend of Gods 2: Battle of West Qi" ranking second and third, respectively. The action-adventure film "The Hero: The Great Warrior" rounds out the top four.
The Spring Festival box office has gotten off to a roaring start, with single-day ticket sales exceeding 1.77 billion yuan on the first day of the New Year, shattering China's single-day box office record. Moviegoers have flocked to theaters, purchasing over 34 million tickets nationwide. The excitement surrounding "Ne Zha" is palpable, with many predicting it may become the highest-grossing film of the Spring Festival season, with projected total box office sales potentially reaching 4 billion yuan.
The Chinese New Year box office has seen a fierce competition among several highly anticipated films, with "Ne Zha" leading the pack. As of the latest reports, the total box office for the 2025 Spring Festival period has surpassed 2.5 billion yuan, a remarkable milestone. "Ne Zha" has maintained its top spot, garnering a cumulative box office of 653 million yuan, closely followed by "Detective Tang 1900" with 632 million yuan. The third and fourth places are occupied by "Magic God Part 2" and "The Hero: The Great Hero," respectively.
Interestingly, "Ne Zha" has not only dominated the box office but has also received the highest rating among the competing films, further solidifying its position as a fan favorite. The Spring Festival, traditionally a period of high box office revenue, continues to break records, with the single-day box office on the first day of the Lunar New Year reaching an unprecedented 1.805 billion yuan, accompanied by an impressive 35.151 million viewers.
The fervent competition among these films reflects the vitality and diversity of the Chinese film industry, offering a wide range of genres to cater to different tastes. Whether it's the action-packed "Detective Tang 1900," the fantasy of "Magic God Part 2," the heroic tale of "The Hero: The Great Hero," or the animated adventure of "Ne Zha," the Spring Festival has indeed become a celebration of cinematic achievements, engaging a broad audience and fostering a thriving cultural ecosystem.
The 2025 Chinese New Year has kicked off with a bang, shattering previous box office records. According to the National Film Bureau, the total box office revenue on the first day of the Chinese New Year reached 18.05 billion yuan, with 35.15 million people attending cinemas, surpassing the previous records set in 2021. This remarkable achievement has solidified the 2025 Chinese New Year as the highest-grossing single day in Chinese film history.
The movie "Ne Zha: birth of the demon child" took the top spot at the box office on the first day of the Chinese New Year, raking in 4.87 billion yuan. Other notable films, such as "Detective Chinatown 3" and "The Legend of Deification 2", also performed well, earning 4.65 billion yuan and 3.83 billion yuan, respectively.
The success of "Ne Zha: birth of the demon child" can be attributed to its popularity and the success of its predecessor, which grossed over 5 billion yuan at the box office. The film's leading position at the box office has sparked speculation about its potential to become the highest-grossing film of the 2025 Chinese New Year, with some predicting that it could reach a total box office revenue of 40 billion yuan.
The impressive box office performance on the first day of the Chinese New Year has set a new record for single-day ticket sales, with over 34 million tickets sold nationwide. The film industry is abuzz with excitement, as the 2025 Chinese New Year is shaping up to be a lucrative period for filmmakers and cinemas alike. As the Chinese New Year celebrations continue, it will be interesting to see how the box office rankings evolve and which films will emerge as the top performers.
The 2025 Chinese New Year box office has kicked off with a bang, with the total single-day box office revenue exceeding 1.772 billion yuan, breaking China's single-day box office record. Over 34 million movie tickets were sold nationwide, marking the strongest opening day in Chinese cinematic history. Amidst this fervor, the domestically produced animated film "Nezha: Magic Boy" has taken the lead, surpassing other highly anticipated films like "Detective Chinatown 3" and "The Legend of Gods 2: Western Heavens".
As of the time of writing, "Nezha: Magic Boy" remains in the top spot with a box office revenue of 473 million yuan, approximately 25 million yuan ahead of "Detective Chinatown 3". The film's success is not entirely unexpected, given the impressive 5 billion yuan box office performance of its predecessor. Meanwhile, "The Legend of Gods 2: Western Heavens" and "The Eagle Shooting Heroes" trail behind, ranking third and fourth, respectively.
Big data analytics predict that "Nezha: Magic Boy" may become the champion of the 2025 Chinese New Year box office, with a potential total box office revenue of over 4 billion yuan. In contrast, "Detective Chinatown 3" and "The Legend of Gods 2: Western Heavens" are expected to reach total box office revenues of over 3 billion yuan and 2 billion yuan, respectively.
The impressive performance of "Nezha: Magic Boy" can be attributed to its well-established brand reputation and the loyal fan base of the original film. The movie's success also underscores the growing influence of domestic animation films in the Chinese market. As the Chinese New Year box office continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see whether "Nezha: Magic Boy" can sustain its momentum and emerge as the ultimate champion.