🎉 Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍 On Wednesday, as the festive vibes swept across China, countless people kicked off their celebrations not just with traditional festivities, but by hitting the theaters! 🍿
By 4:23 p.m., the box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday had soared past a staggering 2 billion yuan (over $276 million)! 💰 This incredible figure includes pre-sold tickets, marking a new record according to the box office tracker Dengta Data.
What's got everyone buzzing? Six brand-new films released during the holiday are drawing massive crowds:
- \"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 excitement was through the roof even before the releases, with the first four movies each raking in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets—making it the most successful pre-sale period in history! 🥳
From epic myths and martial arts adventures to laugh-out-loud comedies and futuristic sci-fi, there's something for everyone. This year's lineup is a kaleidoscope of genres and themes, much more diverse than last year's focus on comedies and dramas. Moviegoers are spoilt for choice, and the cinemas are buzzing with energy! 🎥✨
Whether you're into action-packed thrillers or heartwarming animated tales, this Spring Festival is the perfect time to dive into the rich world of Chinese cinema. So grab your popcorn, and let's make this Year of the Snake unforgettable! 🐍🍿
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
