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- Ne Zha 2 is 1/5 favourite to finish as the top-grossing film of 2025, with a near-$2B box office haul already secured.
- Avatar: Fire and Ash (7/1) releases on Dec 19 and is the only realistic contender left in the race.
- Other major 2025 releases like Zootopia 2 and Minecraft trail far behind in the betting.
Ne Zha 2 Leads the 2025 Global Box Office by a Mile
Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 remains the overwhelming 1/5 favourite to end 2025 as the highest grossing film worldwide, with box office numbers continuing to climb ahead of the year’s end.
The movie has already taken in over $1.9 billion globally, making it the most successful animated film of all time by global gross and the second highest-grossing non-English language film in history.
Despite relatively little fanfare in Western media, Ne Zha 2’s cultural resonance, powerful domestic market performance, and staying power at the box office has made it almost unbeatable in this category.
Bookmakers now go as short as 1/5 for the movie to be the highest grossing of the year with a massive 83.3% chance of doing so according to those odds.
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Highest Grossing Film Released in 2025
| Highest Grossing Film of 2025 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ne Zha 2 | 1/5 | 83.3% |
| Avatar: Fire and Ash | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Zootopia 2 | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Lilo & Stitch | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| A Minecraft Movie | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Wicked: For Good | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Can Avatar: Fire and Ash Mount a Late Box Office Charge?
James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash is due for release on December 19 and expected to be a major hit, but with just weeks left in the year and a massive gap to make up bookmakers have priced it at 7/1 to overtake Ne Zha 2.
That said, don’t write off Avatar entirely.
The franchise has immense global reach, a proven box office pedigree, and the upcoming holiday release window could provide a big earnings surge, especially if it performs well in China and the U.S. simultaneously.
A strong December performance could also position it for early 2026 momentum.
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Other 2025 Box Office Contenders
Zootopia 2 is the long-awaited Disney sequel with strong family appeal, but early box office figures haven’t matched expectations.
International uptake has been solid, but it's unlikely to explode to $2B+ levels.
A Minecraft Movie was a massive wildcard this year and hitting Ne Zha 2 numbers was a long shot.
What the expert says...
Why Ne Zha 2’s Dominance Matters
Ne Zha 2’s commanding lead tells a wider story about the growing power of Chinese cinema.
The original Ne Zha (2019) was a monster hit and the sequel's scale and storytelling raised the bar again.
Its success shows non-Western films can dominate globally and reinforces China's position as a box office powerhouse.
While it’s unlikely to see a Western audience explosion, Ne Zha 2's home market performance alone has secured its box office crown.
