The animated film Ne Zha: Demon Child Conquers the Sea (Ne Zha 2) achieved a record-breaking box office revenue of 6.79 billion yuan ($947 million) as of Feb 7, making it the highest-grossing film in a single market in global cinema history. The film continues to set new milestones.

A poster for Ne Zha 2, which entertains audiences during the Spring Festival holiday. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Ne Zha 2, renowned for its dazzling visual effects, breathtaking animation, and emotionally captivating performances, was brought to life by 138 Chinese production teams, demonstrating the collective strength of China's animation industry.

Among these contributors, Xi'an Digital Monster Technology Co was crucial as Shaanxi province's only participating enterprise.

Headquartered in Xi'an, Digital Monster is a full-process visual creation company serving global markets with further branches in Chengdu and Shanghai.

The company specializes in theatrical animation films, computer graphics short films, television commercial advertisements, and digital visual effects while expanding into digital tourism and original IP development.

Founder Shi Chaoqun, who served as the visual effect director for Ne Zha 2, led the team in dynamic design, special effects quality control, and final presentation.

Starting in October 2022, the Xi'an-based team meticulously crafted stunning visual sequences, such as the collapsing Dragon Palace and Nezha's return to Chentang Pass. With eight years of dedication to original animation, Digital Monster continues elevating China's global animation presence.