¡Feliz Año Nuevo! 🐍 China's Spring Festival kicked off with a cinematic boom! Many Chinese people celebrated the first day of the Year of the Snake on Wednesday by heading straight to the movies, setting new box office records. 🎥🔥
By 4:23 p.m., the box office had already soared past 2 billion yuan (that's over $276 million!), according to Dengta Data. That's like watching your favorite telenovela break all the ratings in just one day! 📺💥
Six thrilling films premiered 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.\" The first four smashed pre-sale records, each earning over 200 million yuan before even hitting the screens! Talk about hype! 🤩🎟️
What's super cool is the diversity of genres this year. From epic myths and martial arts to sci-fi and comedy, there's a movie for every taste. Compared to last year's lineup, which was dominated by comedies and dramas, this year's selection is bringing the action and adventure! 🥷🚀
Moviegoers are buzzing with excitement, and we totally get it. Who wouldn't want to start the new year with some cinematic magic? So, if you're into epic tales or just looking for a good time, China's box office is where it's at! 🌟🎊
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
