Director: Yang Yu

Cast: Lu Yanting, Joseph, Han Mo, Chen Hao, Lu Qi

Ne Zha 2 is a 2025 Chinese animated fantasy film directed by Yang Yu, serving as the sequel to the record-breaking 2019 original. Blending mythology from ancient Chinese folklore with spectacular visual effects, this grand continuation follows the young demon child Ne Zha and his dragon companion Aobing as they race against time to reclaim their physical forms.

What is Ne Zha 2 about?

Following the earth-shaking events of the first film, both Ne Zha and his closest ally Aobing find their spirits preserved but their bodies on the verge of total destruction. Their only hope lies in a legendary seven-colored lotus — a rare and mystical artifact that holds the power to reconstruct living form from the ground up. The quest to obtain this flower forces the duo into extraordinary trials, pitting them against celestial forces, ancient enemies, and the rigid structures of a heavenly order that has long dismissed them as outcasts. Loyalties are tested, sacrifices loom large, and the bond between two unlikely companions becomes the emotional core of an epic that reaches far beyond its mythological origins.

Cast & crew

Director Yang Yu, known by the pen name Jiaozi, returns to helm this sequel after single-handedly crafting the original Ne Zha — one of the highest-grossing animated films in Chinese cinema history. The voice cast includes Lu Yanting and Joseph reprising their central roles, supported by Han Mo, Chen Hao, Lu Qi, Zhang Jiaming, Yang Wei, and veteran actor Wang Deshun lending gravitas to the ensemble.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Ne Zha 2 offers something rare: a non-Western animated epic built on mythology and moral complexity rather than simple hero-versus-villain formulas. Chinese mythological storytelling shares thematic DNA with Persian classical narratives — fate, defiance, filial loyalty, and the outsider who transcends a predetermined destiny. The 2025 release arrives with a full Persian dub, making it fully accessible without any language barrier, and its stunning animation and emotional depth have drawn comparisons to the finest of global animated cinema. An ideal watch for families and viewers who appreciate animation that takes its themes seriously.

Where & how to watch

Ne Zha 2 is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start watching anytime and cancel anytime.