Synopsis
"The Legend of Hei 2" is the sequel to the 2019 animated film. Hei lives a peaceful life with his master in a small town, but an attack on the妖精 branch hall shatters years of tranquility. It opened with a Douban score of 8.6, which later rose to 8.7, making it the highest-rated domestic film of 2025.
Overview
The Legend of Hei 2 is a Chinese animated film and the sequel to the 2019 feature film The Legend of Hei. It is co-directed by MTJJ and Gu Jie. The film was released in mainland China on July 18, 2025, with an initial Douban score of 8.6, which later rose to 8.7, making it the highest-rated domestic film of 2025.
Plot
Hei lives a peaceful life in a small town with his master. However, a sudden attack on the妖精 branch hall shatters the long-standing peace of the妖精 world. A new mission from the妖精 Spirit Hall forces the master and disciple into a crisis of separation. Hei must face new enemies while making a choice between friendship and responsibility.
Creative Team and Voice Cast
| Character | Personnel | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Director | MTJJ | Chief Director, Original Comic Author |
| Director | Gu Jie | Co-Director |
| Hei | Shan Xin | Voice Actor |
| Master Wuxian | Zhu Jing | Voice Actor |
| Fengxi | Zhao Mingzhou | Voice Actor |
| Luye | Cao Xupeng | Voice Actor |
| Laojun | Liu Mingyue | Voice Actor |
| Agen | Chen Siyu | Voice Actor |
| Jiulao | Hao Xianghai | Voice Actor |
Box Office Performance and Reception
| Time Milestone | Box Office Results |
|---|---|
| 2 days after release | Exceeded 70 million |
| 3 days after release | Exceeded 100 million |
| Subsequent release | Exceeded 500 million |
The 2019 prequel The Legend of Hei grossed 315 million at the box office with a Douban score of 8.0. The sequel saw significant improvements in both box office and reception, surpassing 70 million within just two days of release, breaking 100 million after three weeks, and ultimately exceeding 500 million at the box office.
Cultural Impact and Awards
The Legend of Hei 2 has won widespread acclaim for its exquisite 2D animation and profound storyline, regarded as another masterpiece of domestic animation. The film received the Most Anticipated Film Award at the 2025 Weibo Movie Night and was awarded one of the Top Ten Animation Awards at the 22nd China Animation Golden Dragon Awards.
References
- Douban Movie: The Legend of Hei 2 https://m.douban.com/movie/subject/36448279/
- Wikipedia: The Legend of Hei 2 https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/罗小黑战记2
- Baidu Baike: The Legend of Hei 2 https://baike.baidu.com/item/罗小黑战记2/65831026
- Zhihu: The Legend of Hei 2 Opens with 8.6, Becoming the Highest-Rated Domestic Film of 2025 https://www.zhihu.com/question/1929998556065949424
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