China kicked off the Year of the Snake with a bang, as the Spring Festival box office soared past 2 billion yuan (over $276 million) on the first day alone, according to Dengta Data.
Movie lovers flocked to theaters in droves, making this holiday season record-breaking for cinema in the Chinese mainland.
Six exciting films were released during the 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,\" and \"Boonie Bears: Future Reborn.\" Among them, the first four films each exceeded 200 million yuan in pre-sale ticket sales, marking the most successful pre-sale period ever.
Unlike last year's Spring Festival lineup, which leaned heavily on comedies and dramas, this year offers a vibrant mix of genres—including mythology, epic tales, war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts, animation, comedy, and science fiction—ensuring there's something for everyone and keeping moviegoers thrilled.
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
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