As "Ne Zha 2" shatters box office records, the Chinese animated film about a mythical boy with magical powers has sparked national pride and now hostility towards rival Hollywood offerings such as the latest instalment of "Captain America".

A chorus of praise is being sung around Ne Zha 2, the Chinese film about a mythical boy who battles demons, which has been newly crowned the world's highest-grossing animated film. The box office triumph of the film - which has raked in 12.

China’s box office remained strong post-Lunar New Year, with 'Ne Zha 2' earning $275.3 million, bringing its total to $1.64 billion.