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- Ne Zha 2 (8/15) remains odds-on to finish 2025 as the highest-grossing global release.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash (7/4) is expected to challenge when released later this year.
- Ne Zha 2 has already crossed $1.9 billion worldwide, dwarfing rivals such as Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie.
Ne Zha 2 Odds-On Favourite to Be 2025’s Highest Grossing Film
With global box office results already shaping the cinematic landscape, Ne Zha 2 remains the odds-on favourite with betting sites to finish 2025 as the highest-grossing movie worldwide.
The animated sequel has already stormed past the $1.9 billion mark, putting clear daylight between itself and the chasing pack.
Bookmakers currently price Ne Zha 2 at 8/15 to top the year-end chart, with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash seen as the only serious challenger at 7/4.
Ne Zha 2 is the highest grossing Chinese movie ever and it'll take a big run from Avatar to challenge for the top spot.
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Highest Grossing Film Worldwide Released in 2025
| Highest Grossing Film Worldwide 2025 | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ne Zha 2 | 8/15 | 65.2% |
| Avatar: Fire and Ash | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Zootopia 2 | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| The Fantastic Four: First Steps | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Wicked: For Good | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Current 2025 Global Box Office Standings
- Ne Zha 2 – $1,902,337,333
- Lilo & Stitch – $1,035,251,993
- A Minecraft Movie – $957,849,195
- Jurassic World: Rebirth – $856,777,764
- How to Train Your Dragon – $630,281,649
While Ne Zha 2 dominates with almost $2bn worldwide, Cameron’s upcoming Avatar sequel is expected to bring a late surge at the box office when it releases later this year.
Disney’s Zootopia 2 and Wicked: For Good provide outside chances, while Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps has struggled to make an impact.
