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The Legend of Hei 2

2025Movie1 h 59 min

Animation
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.2/5

An awe-inspiring, wholesome animated movie about fantasy and family, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Fantasy Adventure
  • Stunning 2D/3D Hybrid Animation
  • Spirit World Lore
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Eco-Allegory
  • Charming & Whimsical
  • High-Octane Spirit Battles
  • Chinese Mythology Reimagined
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
MTJJ, Gu Jie
Written by
MTJJ, Gu Jie, Kexin Peng
Music by
Sun Yujing

Everyone

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Facts

July 18, 2025 · 1 h 59 min · Violence

Released
July 18, 2025
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Box office
$67 million
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Hei 2?"

Questions about The Legend of Hei 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Hei 2?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Legend of Hei 2 from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Legend of Hei 2 worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1 and Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5).

Is The Legend of Hei 2 a sequel?

  1. The Legend of Hei (2019)
  2. The Legend of Hei 2 (2025)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Legend of Hei (2019).

Is The Legend of Hei 2 okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Legend of Hei 2?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Legend of Hei 2 in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.