Looks like the Year of the Snake 🐍 started with a bang in China! 🎉 On Wednesday, millions flocked to cinemas to kick off their Spring Festival celebrations, smashing box office records. 🎥🍿
By 4:23 p.m. that day, China's box office revenue during the holiday (including pre-sold tickets) skyrocketed past 2 billion yuan (that's over $276 million!), according to Dengta Data. That's some serious movie love! ❤️🎬
So, what's got everyone so excited? Six blockbuster films dropped for the holiday 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\"
- \"Boonie Bears: Future Reborn\"
The first four flicks each raked in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets alone, making this the hottest pre-sale period ever! 🔥💰
This year's lineup is super diverse, offering everything from mythology and epic tales to war stories and sci-fi adventures. Compared to last year's comedy and drama-heavy selection, there's something for everyone in 2023! Whether you're into martial arts, animation, or action-packed thrillers, the Spring Festival cinemas have got you covered. 😉✨
Moviegoers are buzzing with excitement, and it's easy to see why. With such a rich variety of genres, the big screen is the place to be this holiday! 🎆🎟️
Reference(s):
China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
