🎉 The first day of the Year of the Snake saw millions of Chinese moviegoers flock to theaters, propelling the Spring Festival box office to a record-breaking $276 million as of Wednesday afternoon. According to box office tracker Dengta Data, this impressive figure includes pre-sold tickets, pushing total revenue to over 2 billion yuan.
🎬 This year's holiday lineup features six highly anticipated films: 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. Notably, the first four films each surpassed 200 million yuan in pre-sale ticket sales, marking the most successful pre-sale period in history.
🌟 The diverse range of genres—from mythology and epic tales to war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts, animation, comedy, and science fiction—caters to a wide array of audience preferences. Compared to last year's Spring Festival lineup, which was dominated by comedies and dramas, this year's selection offers something for everyone, keeping moviegoers excited and engaged.
🍿 With such a rich variety, it's no wonder that the Spring Festival box office has reached new heights, reflecting the vibrant and dynamic nature of China's film industry.
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
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