Content overview: “Ne Zha 2: 2026 Box Office Record-Breaker Snubbed by Oscars”. The 2026 animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2 shattered global box office records, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time with over $2 billion in ticket sales. Yet, despite its historic commercial success and widespread audience acclaim, the film has been officially rejected from the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards. China's selection committee instead submitted The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, a documentary about a WWII maritime tragedy, leaving Ne Zha 2 out of the Oscars race entirely.
This decision has sparked debate among industry insiders and fans, who argue that the film's technical innovation in 3D animation and its cultural resonance deserved recognition on Hollywood's biggest stage. The snub highlights the ongoing tension between box office dominance and awards prestige, particularly for non-English animated features. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.