《哪吒2》点燃票房纪录，成为史上票房最高的华语电影

Ne Zha 2 Torches Box Office Records, Becomes Highest-Grossing Chinese Film Ever

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刘立军供稿

Part I. Passage

Ne Zha 2 has ascended to the pinnacle of the Chinese box office, becoming the highest-grossing film in the country’s history. The animated feature has amassed over RMB 6.6 billion yuan ($905 million), according to ticketing and data from Maoyan. It has easily surpassed the previous record held by the 2021 war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin ($802 million), as well as earlier record-holders Wolf Warriors 2 (2017, $791 million) and Hi, Mom (2021, $752 million).

pinnacle n. 顶峰，顶点

Released on Jan. 29, to coincide with the Lunar New Year festivities, Ne Zha 2 captivated audiences nationwide, contributing significantly to the holiday’s record-breaking box office total of $1.3 billion, an 18.8% increase from the previous year.

Even after the holiday rush, Ne Zha 2 shows no signs of slowing down. The animated juggernaut is on track to hit a staggering $1.37 billion, according to Maoyan projections. If it achieves this milestone, it will become the first film to surpass $1 billion in a single market.

juggernaut n. 不可抗拒的强大力量

The record run also puts Ne Zha 2 in position to topple the $936.7 million haul of Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens in North America, setting the stage for Ne Zha 2 to become the highest-grossing film ever in a single market.

topple v. 推翻

Directed by Jiaozi (Yu Yang), and produced by Enlight Pictures, Ne Zha 2 continues the saga of the mythical boy with extraordinary powers, a story that first enchanted viewers in the 2019 original. Its success underscores not only the growing strength of China’s animation industry but also its ability to create stories that resonates deeply with both domestic and potentially global audiences.

Enlight Pictures 光线影业

Part II. Questions

Q1. How does Ne Zha 2 compare to The Battle at Lake Changjin in terms of box office performance?

A. It earned $802 million more than The Battle at Lake Changjin.

B. It surpassed The Battle at Lake Changjin by $905 million in total revenue.

C. Its revenue exceeded The Battle at Lake Changjin by approximately $103 million.

D. Both films earned the same amount of revenue.

Q2. Why is the release timing of Ne Zha 2 significant for its success?

A. It coincided with a national holiday, boosting audience turnout.

B. It was released during a period with no major competing films.

C. It was strategically launched to attract international viewers.

D. It premiered at an international film festival.

Q3. What milestone is Ne Zha 2 expected to achieve according to Maoyan’s projections?

A. Becoming the first Chinese film to surpass $1 billion globally.

B. Surpassing the $936.7 million record of Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens in North America.

C. Breaking the record for the highest-grossing animated film worldwide.

D. Becoming the first film to earn $1 billion in a single market.

Q4. What is the primary theme of the Ne Zha that has resonated with audiences?

A. The exploration of traditional Chinese mythology.

B. The depiction of historical events.

C. The focus on modern societal issues.

D. The emphasis on international cultural exchange.

Q5. Based on the success of Ne Zha 2, what can be inferred about the future of Chinese animated films?

A. They will dominate both domestic and international box offices.

B. They will gain recognition for their cultural and narrative depth.

C. They will focus more on sequels to ensure consistent success.

D. They will primarily target younger audiences.

Part III. KEY

1.【答案】C

【解析】细节题。题目出处：The animated feature has amassed over RMB 6.6 billion yuan ($905 million), according to ticketing and data from Maoyan. It has easily surpassed the previous record held by the 2021 war epic The Battle at Lake Changjin ($802 million). 意为：《哪吒2》的票房收入超过了66亿人民币（9.05亿美元）。这部电影轻松超越了2021年战争史诗《长津湖》的票房纪录，该电影的票房收入为8.02亿美元。” 由此可知，《哪吒2》的收入比《长津湖》高约1.03亿美元，因此答案为C。

2.【答案】A

【解析】细节题。题目出处：Released on Jan. 29, to coincide with the Lunar New Year festivities, Ne Zha 2 captivated audiences nationwide, contributing significantly to the holiday’s record-breaking box office total of $1.3 billion. 意为：《哪吒2》于1月29日春节期间上映，吸引了全国观众，为春节档创纪录的13亿美元票房总收入做出了重要贡献。”由此可知，春节假期的时间点对电影的成功起到了重要作用，因此答案为A。

3.【答案】D

【解析】细节题。题目出处：If it achieves this milestone, it will become the first film to surpass $1 billion in a single market. 意为：如果《哪吒2》取得这一里程碑式的成绩，它将成为首个在单一市场票房超过10亿美元的电影。” 因此答案为D。

4.【答案】A

【解析】主旨题。题目出处：Directed by Jiaozi (Yu Yang), and produced by Enlight Pictures, Ne Zha 2 continues the saga of the mythical boy with extraordinary powers, a story that first enchanted viewers in the 2019 original. 意为：由饺子（于杨）执导、光线影业出品的《哪吒2》延续了一个关于拥有超凡能力的神话少年的传奇，这个故事在2019年的原作中首次吸引了观众。由此可知，《哪吒》系列的主题来自于对中国传统神话的探索，这也是它吸引观众的主要原因，因此答案为A。

5.【答案】B

【解析】推理题。题目出处：Its success not only underscores the growing strength of China’s animation industry but also its ability to create stories that resonates deeply with both domestic and potentially global audiences. 意为：它的成功不仅凸显了中国动画行业日益增长的实力，还展现了其制作能够深深打动国内和潜在国际观众的内容的能力。由此可以推断，中国动画行业未来将因其文化和叙事深度而获得更多认可，因此答案为B。

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