Hey movie buffs! 📣🍿 China just kicked off the Year of the Snake 🐍 with a bang! On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Wednesday, millions flocked to cinemas, smashing box office records and turning the holiday into a cinematic celebration! 🎉
By 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, China's box office hauled in over a whopping 2 billion yuan (that's more than $276 million!) 💰🔥 according to Dengta Data, the box office tracker extraordinaire.
So, what's on the big screen that's got everyone buzzing? 🧐 Six epic movies premiered during the Spring Festival holiday:
- \"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 flicks each raked in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets alone! 🤯 It's officially the most successful pre-sale period in history! 🏆
This year's lineup is off the charts with variety! 🎭 From mythology and epic sagas to action-packed adventures and sci-fi thrills, there's something for everyone! 🌟 Compared to last year's comedy and drama-heavy roster, this selection is serving up a cinematic buffet of martial arts, animation, and beyond! 🥋🎨
Moviegoers are stoked, and who can blame them? 🙌 With such a diverse selection, it's the perfect time to grab your friends, hit the theater, and dive into these awesome stories! 🎟️🎥 Don't miss out on the fun—let's make this Year of the Snake one to remember! 🐍✨
Reference(s):
China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
