The Chinese mainland celebrated the first day of the Year of the Snake on Wednesday by flocking to cinemas, resulting in a record-breaking box office sales of over $276 million. According to box office tracker Dengta Data, revenue including pre-sold tickets surpassed 2 billion yuan by 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday.
Six films were released during the holiday period: \"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 exceeded 200 million yuan in pre-sale ticket sales, marking the most successful pre-sale period in history.
The diverse lineup of genres and themes this year catered to a wide range of audience preferences. Unlike last year's Spring Festival selection, which was dominated by comedies and dramas, this year's offerings included mythology, epic tales, war stories, action-packed adventures, martial arts, animation, comedy, and science fiction. This rich variety ensured that there was something for everyone, sparking excitement among moviegoers.
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China's Spring Festival holiday box office tops $276 million
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