Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 premieres in Finland to warm welcome

Helsinki: Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2, the highest grossing animated film of all time, made its Finnish premiere on Friday with a spectacular...

Helsinki: Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, made its Finnish premiere on Friday with a spectacular opening at the box office.

Rooted in Chinese mythology and reimagined with bold creative flair, Ne Zha 2 is a visually stunning epic developed over five years by a team of 4,000 animators. Distributed by Trinity CineAsia, the film has already captivated audiences around the world and now brings its magic "from the flames of destiny to the land of a thousand lakes," as the distributor put it.

At the Kinopalatsi cinema in central Helsinki, a large crowd gathered well before the 5 p.m. screening. Among the audience were members of the local Chinese community as well as a significant number of Finnish and other Western moviegoers.

Many were seen taking photos in front of the promotional poster at the theater entrance. By the time the lights dimmed, the auditorium was fully packed - an uncommon sight in Finnish cinemas.

According to Finnkino, the country's largest cinema chain, Ne Zha 2 is now showing in all 12 cities where it operates. Initially scheduled for a limited release, the film's screening schedule was expanded due to soaring demand.