🎉 Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍 Chinese movie lovers kicked off the lunar new year in the best way possible—by flocking to cinemas and smashing box office records! As of 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, China's Spring Festival holiday box office revenue skyrocketed past 2 billion yuan (over $276 million), according to Dengta Data. That's a whole lot of popcorn! 🍿💰
This massive success is thanks to six blockbuster releases that have everyone buzzing:
- \"The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero\"
- \"Ne Zha 2\"
- \"Detective Chinatown 1900\"
- \"Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force\"
- \"Operation Hadal\"
- \"Boonie Bears: Future Reborn\"
Movie fans were so hyped that the first four films each raked in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets alone, making this the hottest pre-sale period ever! 🔥
What's got everyone so excited? This year's lineup is jam-packed with something for everyone. Whether you're into epic myths, thrilling war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts showdowns, hilarious comedies, or mind-blowing sci-fi, they've got you covered! 🥋🚀😂
Compared to last year's selections, which were mostly comedies and dramas, 2023 is bringing the heat with a diverse mix of genres and themes. It's clear that Chinese cinema is leveling up, and audiences are here for it! 🌟
So, grab your friends, pick your favorite flick, and join the celebration. The Year of the Snake is starting off with a bang—or should we say, a box office boom! 🐍🎬✨
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
