Lights, camera, action! 🎥 The Chinese mainland kicked off the Year of the Snake with a bang, as moviegoers flocked to cinemas on Wednesday, setting new box office records.
By 4:23 p.m. on the first day of the Spring Festival holiday, the box office revenue soared past a staggering 2 billion yuan (over $276 million), according to box office tracker Dengta Data. That's a whole lot of popcorn and excitement! 🍿
What's the buzz about? Six sensational films hit the big screens, offering a cinematic feast for everyone's taste buds. The lineup includes:
- \"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 films each smashed through the 200 million yuan mark in pre-sale tickets, making it the most successful pre-sale period ever! Talk about starting the year with a cinematic explosion! 💥
This year's Spring Festival lineup is like a mixtape of genres: mythology, epic tales, war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts, animation, comedy, and science fiction. Compared to last year's focus on comedies and dramas, this selection is upping the game with stories that transport audiences to fantastical realms and thrilling escapades. There's literally something for everyone! 🙌
Movie enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement, and it's clear that cinema is playing a starring role in holiday celebrations. So grab your tickets, join the ride, and let's make this Spring Festival one to remember! 🎉
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
