🎉 Chinese moviegoers kicked off the Year of the Snake in style on Wednesday, setting new records at the box office! 🐍🎬
As of 4:23 p.m., China's box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday—including pre-sold tickets—soared past 2 billion yuan (that's over $276 million!), according to box office tracker Dengta Data.
Six epic films debuted during the festive season: \"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\".
The first four movies each smashed through the 200 million yuan mark in pre-sale tickets, making it the most successful pre-sale period ever! 📈🔥
From mythical adventures and epic tales to hilarious comedies and sci-fi thrills, this year's lineup has something for everyone. Compared to last year's focus on comedies and dramas, 2023 brings a diverse mix of genres, ensuring moviegoers are spoilt for choice. 🍿🎥
Cinema fans across China are buzzing with excitement, and it's clear that the Year of the Snake is off to a blockbuster start! 🐍✨
Stay tuned for more updates on these fantastic films and the latest trends from Asia and around the world! 🌏✌️
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
