🎉 The Year of the Snake slithered in with a bang as movie lovers across China chose to kick off their Spring Festival celebrations at the cinemas! 🎬🐍
On the first day of the lunar new year, China's box office revenue skyrocketed, surpassing a whopping 2 billion yuan (over $276 million) by 4:23 p.m., according to box office tracker Dengta Data. Talk about starting the year off with a record-breaking splash! 💥
This holiday season, six exciting films are lighting up the big screens:
- 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 already smashed records even before their official release, each raking in over 200 million yuan in pre-sale tickets! It's the most successful pre-sale period in history. 🌟
From epic mythological tales and martial arts adventures to animation, comedy, and sci-fi, this year's lineup is a cinematic buffet catering to all tastes. Compared to last year's focus on comedies and dramas, 2023's diverse genres ensure there's something for everyone. Moviegoers are buzzing with excitement! 🥳🎟️
So grab your popcorn 🍿, because this Spring Festival is all about epic stories, thrilling action, and unforgettable moments on the silver screen!
Reference(s):
China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
cgtn.com
