China's Spring Festival holiday box office has surged to a record high, topping $276 million (over 2 billion yuan) as of 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, according to box office tracker Dengta Data. Many Chinese people chose to celebrate the first day of the Year of the Snake by flocking to cinemas, propelling the box office to unprecedented sales.
Six highly anticipated films were released during 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,\" and \"Boonie Bears: Future Reborn.\" The first four films each exceeded 200 million yuan in pre-sale ticket sales, marking the most successful pre-sale period in history.
This year's Spring Festival lineup offers a diverse array of genres and themes, catering to a wide spectrum of audience preferences. Unlike last year's selection, which was dominated by comedies and dramas, this year's films span mythology, epic tales, war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts, animation, comedy, and science fiction. This rich variety ensures that there's something for everyone, igniting excitement among moviegoers across the nation.
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
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