Hao Chen

Ne Zha (2019) basically flipped the script for Chinese animation. Hao Chen’s work here isn’t just visually cool—it’s packed with attitude, energy, and a good chunk of heart. You follow Ne Zha, this rebellious kid born from a magical pearl (yeah, not your average birth story), who’s kind of doomed from the start. Everyone in his hometown thinks he’s a curse, so he grows up with this chip on his shoulder, constantly messing with the people who already hate his guts. There’s a wild mix of slapstick humor, insane action, and surprisingly real moments about destiny and fighting for your own path. My Other Home (2017) is a totally different vibe. Instead of myth and magic, you’re getting a sports drama about Stephon Marbury, the American basketball player who finds redemption in China. Hao Chen brings a kind of gritty charm to the story—you really feel the culture clash and the weirdness of being a foreign superstar in a place that doesn’t always get you. There’s sweat, ego, and a bunch of scenes that hit harder than you’d expect, especially when you realize it’s rooted in real events. Then there’s Ne Zha 2 (2025), which everybody’s hyped for. If the first movie was about Ne Zha trying to break free from what people expect, the sequel looks like it’s cranking up the stakes. Rumor has it we’ll see new gods, bigger monsters, and even more family drama. Basically, Hao Chen’s projects aren’t just movies—they’re wild rides with a ton of style and a real pulse behind them.