Chinese animated film Nezha 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film globally, surpassing Pixar’s Inside Out 2.

Chinese animated blockbuster Nezha 2 overtook Pixar's Inside Out 2 on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. Nezha 2 has amassed a total box office of 12.

The Chinese animated film 'Nezha 2' has overtaken 'Inside Out 2' (Pixar) to become the highest-grossing animated feature film of all time. With a global box office of 12.3 billion

An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.