Move over Hollywood, there's a new blockbuster king in town! 🌟 China's box office revenue for 2025, including advance ticket sales, has officially crossed the whopping 10-billion-yuan mark (nearly $1.4 billion). Talk about starting the Lunar New Year with a bang! 🎆
By 3:30 p.m. on Monday, the Spring Festival period had already smashed records, raking in over 8 billion yuan (that's over $1.1 billion!) according to data from the National Film Administration. With these jaw-dropping numbers, China's cumulative box office earnings have zoomed past North America's, claiming the top spot in the global box office rankings. 🌍🏆
Leading the charge is the animated sensation Ne Zha 2. If you thought the first one was epic, wait till you see this! 🎬 It's not only outperformed last year's Spring Festival champ, Yolo, but it's also shattered over ten national box office records. Could it become the highest-grossing film in China's cinema history? The hype is real! 🚀
Remember when Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child (that's Ne Zha 1 for you) stunned everyone back in 2019 with 5 billion yuan (around $690 million) in earnings? Well, Ne Zha 2 is back with an even more compelling storyline and breathtaking visuals, sparking conversations everywhere. 🎉🔥
Not too long ago, Chinese studios were like Hollywood's sidekick, handling minor visual effects for U.S. films. But guess what? The tables are turning! China's CGI industry is stepping into the spotlight, telling stories deeply rooted in Chinese culture. 🎎✨
So, movie buffs, get your popcorn ready! 🍿 It's an exciting time for cinema, and China's leading the way. Who's up for a movie marathon? 🙋♀️🎥
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2025 Chinese New Year box office soars to 10B yuan, tops global charts
cgtn.com
