🎬 Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third epic in James Cameron's sci-fi saga, has stormed the Chinese mainland box office with over 200 million yuan (about $28.4M) in just two days since it hit theaters last Friday. Talk about a blockbuster entrance!
Analysts say the film could end up with more than 1 billion yuan in total box office on the Chinese mainland, proving how crucial this market has become for Hollywood tentpoles. The fact that Avatar: Fire and Ash rolled out simultaneously in North America and the Chinese mainland shows studios are treating the Chinese mainland as a real-time partner in global releases.
Earlier this year, Disney's Zootopia 2 also skipped delays on the Chinese mainland and raked in a whopping 3.6 billion yuan, making the Chinese mainland its top market worldwide. With synchronized premieres, Chinese audiences are shaping where movies win or lose.
For movie lovers everywhere, Avatar: Fire and Ash's explosive debut is a clear sign: ignoring the Chinese mainland is no longer an option for any film that aims for global glory! 🔥
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China box office for 'Avatar 3' tops 200 million yuan in two days
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