Ne Zha

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Overview

A young boy is born as the reincarnation of a demonic power, into a society that hates and fears him. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, Nezha must choose between good and evil to see if he can change his fate.

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Cast

Director:

Jiao Zi

Writer:

Jiao Zi, Yi Qiao, Wei Yunyun

Release Date:

2019-07-26

Run Time:

110m

Tagline:

Fight your fate

Genres:

Adventure Animation Fantasy

Keywords:

3d animation based on myths, legends or folklore dark fantasy demon donghua dragon fight magic nezha

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 22,000,000.00$

Revenue: 742,718,496.00$

Vote Average: 7.9/10

Vote Count: 855 Votes

Movie Popularity: 8.6155

Spoken Languages: Mandarin

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- 28 April 2026 at 10:00 am

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Born from a primordial pearl, Ne Zha is a boy destined by a curse to become a demon who brings about the world's destruction. Shunned by his village and burdened by a prophecy that he’ll be struck down by lightning in three years, he grows up as a lonely, mischievous outcast with god-like powers. While his parents try to guide him toward good, he forms an unlikely friendship with Ao Bing, a dragon prince facing his own heavy legacy. It’s a spectacular reimagining of Chinese mythology that asks if you're born with a fixed destiny or if you have the power to change who you are. THE PROS This movie is a total win and a genuine belter for animation fans. The visuals are epic status—a celebratory explosion of colour and fluid action that rivals anything from the big Western studios. Ne Zha himself is a fantastic protagonist; he’s a punchy, cynical little rebel who’s easy to root for despite his chaotic nature. The emotional core between him and his parents is a standout, providing a sincere heart to all the supernatural brawling. It’s highly recommended because it balances slapstick wit with a deep, moving story about breaking free from societal labels. THE CONS It earns a 9/10 because some of the "toilet humour" in the first act can feel a bit sluggish and might be a head-scratcher for older viewers looking for a more serious tone. The pacing is mostly great, but it occasionally pauses for broad comedy that doesn't quite match the epic scale of the finale. It only just misses the 10/10 mark because the ending, while incredible, leaves a few loose ends dangling for the sequels. THE VERDICT A 9/10. Highly recommended and a vault essential for anyone who thinks they’ve seen everything animation has to offer. Go and watch it for the "painting" sequence and the final showdown—it’s a belter that proved China is a massive player in the global animation game. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Box Office Beast: When it was released, it became the highest-grossing non-English language animated film of all time, proving there was a massive appetite for modern takes on classic Eastern folklore.• Long Road: The film took over five years to produce, with more than 1,600 people working on it. The director, Jiaozi, was so meticulous that he went through 66 different versions of Ne Zha’s character design before settling on the "ugly-cute" look.• Directorial Debut: This was the director's first feature film. Before this, he was mostly known for a short film he made entirely on his own, which became a viral sensation in China. THE VIBE Like a firework going off in a quiet temple. It smells like incense, ozone, and wet sand. It makes you want to ignore what people say about you, choose your own path, and realize that your destiny is whatever you make it.

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 28 April 2026 at 11:00 AM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10
THE SUMMARY
Born from a primordial pearl, Ne Zha is a boy destined by a curse to become a demon who brings about the world’s destruction. Shunned by his village and burdened by a prophecy that he’ll be struck down by lightning in three years, he grows up as a lonely, mischievous outcast with god-like powers. While his parents try to guide him toward good, he forms an unlikely friendship with Ao Bing, a dragon prince facing his own heavy legacy. It’s a spectacular reimagining of Chinese mythology that asks if you’re born with a fixed destiny or if you have the power to change who you are.
THE PROS
This movie is a total win and a genuine belter for animation fans. The visuals are epic status—a celebratory explosion of colour and fluid action that rivals anything from the big Western studios. Ne Zha himself is a fantastic protagonist; he’s a punchy, cynical little rebel who’s easy to root for despite his chaotic nature. The emotional core between him and his parents is a standout, providing a sincere heart to all the supernatural brawling. It’s highly recommended because it balances slapstick wit with a deep, moving story about breaking free from societal labels.
THE CONS
It earns a 9/10 because some of the “toilet humour” in the first act can feel a bit sluggish and might be a head-scratcher for older viewers looking for a more serious tone. The pacing is mostly great, but it occasionally pauses for broad comedy that doesn’t quite match the epic scale of the finale. It only just misses the 10/10 mark because the ending, while incredible, leaves a few loose ends dangling for the sequels.
THE VERDICT
A 9/10. Highly recommended and a vault essential for anyone who thinks they’ve seen everything animation has to offer. Go and watch it for the “painting” sequence and the final showdown—it’s a belter that proved China is a massive player in the global animation game.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Box Office Beast: When it was released, it became the highest-grossing non-English language animated film of all time, proving there was a massive appetite for modern takes on classic Eastern folklore.
• Long Road: The film took over five years to produce, with more than 1,600 people working on it. The director, Jiaozi, was so meticulous that he went through 66 different versions of Ne Zha’s character design before settling on the “ugly-cute” look.
• Directorial Debut: This was the director’s first feature film. Before this, he was mostly known for a short film he made entirely on his own, which became a viral sensation in China.
THE VIBE
Like a firework going off in a quiet temple. It smells like incense, ozone, and wet sand. It makes you want to ignore what people say about you, choose your own path, and realize that your destiny is whatever you make it.

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