🎥🍿 China’s 2024 summer movie season is smashing records, raking in over 6 billion yuan (about $841 million) by Monday noon! With the season running from June 1 to August 31, moviegoers are flocking to cinemas to catch the hottest domestic films topping the charts. 🎉
Leading the pack is the hilarious comedy \"Successor\", starring the iconic duo Shen Teng and Ma Li. Released on July 16, this laugh-out-loud flick tells the tale of a wealthy couple who create a challenging environment for their son to help him grow. So far, it has pulled in over 1.58 billion yuan, making up 26.4% of total box office sales! 😂👑
Coming in second is the gripping crime thriller \"A Place Called Silence\". Debuting on July 3, this film dives deep into the heavy topic of campus bullying. It has resonated with audiences, grossing nearly 1.12 billion yuan as of Monday noon. 😱🎭
Securing the third spot is the heartfelt drama \"Moments We Shared\", released on June 22. This touching story has earned approximately 496.5 million yuan, proving that emotional tales are still a hit with fans. 💕🎬
Did you know? The summer moviegoing period is the longest single screening season on the Chinese mainland! Last year, in 2023, the summer box office totaled a whopping 20.6 billion yuan. With the way things are going, 2024 might just set a new record! 📈🌟
So grab your friends, stock up on popcorn, and head to the cinemas to be part of this record-breaking season! 🎟️🍿🤩
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China's 2024 summer box office revenue exceeds 6 billion yuan
cgtn.com
