✨ The Chinese New Year has kicked off with a cinematic bang! On the first day of the Year of the Snake 🐍, movie lovers across the Chinese mainland flocked to theaters, pushing box office sales to an all-time high.
By 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, total box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday soared past 2 billion yuan (over $276 million USD), according to Dengta Data, a leading box office tracker. That's a whole lot of popcorn and excitement! 🍿🎉
This year, six epic films are lighting up the big screen:
- \"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\"
The first four movies each smashed through the 200 million yuan pre-sale ticket milestone, marking the most successful pre-sale period ever! Talk about starting the year with a blast! 🚀
What makes this Spring Festival lineup so special? It's the incredible mix of genres and stories. From thrilling martial arts adventures and mythical epics to laugh-out-loud comedies and mind-bending sci-fi tales, there's something for everyone. 🎬🌟
Compared to last year's festival, which was all about comedies and dramas, this year's diverse selection has audiences buzzing with excitement. Whether you're into ancient legends or futuristic journeys, these films are bringing people together to celebrate culture and storytelling in the most entertaining way possible. 🤩
So, grab your friends, pick your favorite flick, and join the movie magic that's capturing hearts this Lunar New Year! 🧨🥳
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
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