The Year of the Snake is off to a roaring start in China! 🐍🎉 On Wednesday, cinephiles across the country flocked to theaters to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year, smashing box office records in the process.
As of 4:23 p.m., China's box office revenue during the Spring Festival holiday soared past 2 billion yuan (over $276 million), according to Dengta Data. That's a whole lot of popcorn and excitement! 🍿✨
Six blockbuster films are lighting up screens this 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 movies each raked in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets alone, making this the most epic pre-sale period ever! 🎟️🔥
This year's lineup is nothing short of legendary, offering something for every movie lover out there. From mythological adventures and epic tales to action-packed martial arts and sci-fi thrills, it's a cinephile's dream come true! Compared to last year's focus on comedies and dramas, 2023 is bringing the heat with a diverse mix of genres that's got everyone buzzing. 😍🚀
Whether you're into heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud comedies, or out-of-this-world fantasies, the Spring Festival films have got you covered. So grab your friends, stock up on snacks, and dive into the cinematic magic taking over China this holiday! 🎬🍿
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
