‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Opens to $52M in China, Lifting Cume to $730M Worldwide
Sony and Crunchyroll’s anime sensation Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle continues to burn bright at the global box office. The smash-hit animated fantasy opened in China over the weekend, earning a strong $52.4 million from Friday to Sunday and lifting its worldwide total to a staggering $730 million. Released locally by Maoyan, the film’s word-of-mouth has been overwhelmingly positive […]
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Opens at No. 1 in China
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” powered China’s box office over the Nov. 14–16 frame, debuting with RMB354.2 million ($49.9 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The Aniplex release, directed by Sotozaki Haruo and produced by ufotable, adapts the climactic final arc of Gotouge Koyoharu’s blockbuster manga. Returning voice cast members include […]
‘Predator: Badlands’ Bows Atop China Box Office
Hollywood returned to the top of the China box office as 20th Century Studios release “Predator: Badlands” debuted at No. 1 with RMB52.5 million ($7.4 million) for the Nov. 3–9 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway. With a total of $80 million, “Predator: Badlands” is the No. 1 film in the world currently, per Comscore. PMF […]
‘Her Turn’ Debuts at No. 1, ‘Evangelion: 3.0+1.0’ Opens Strong
Two new releases led the China box office over the weekend of Oct. 31–Nov. 2, according to Artisan Gateway. Maoyan Movie’s “Her Turn” topped the chart with RMB35.5 million ($5 million) in its opening two-day frame. Directed by Cheng Yanan, the thriller stars Li Gengxi, Deng Jiajia, Liu Yitie, Huang Xiaoming and Yue Jiayi. The […]
‘Row to Win’ Remains No. 1 as ‘Colorful Stage! The Movie’ Opens in Second’
At the China box office over Oct. 24–26, “Row to Win” stayed in first place for a second straight weekend with RMB27.6 million ($3.9 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The PMF Pictures release has now earned $51.4 million since its late-September release. The comedy-drama directed by Ma Lin and starring Huang Bo, Fan Chengcheng, […]
‘Row to Win’ Rises to No. 1 as ‘Tron: Ares’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Open
At the China box office for Oct. 17–19, “Row to Win” climbed to the top spot with RMB30.8 million ($4.3 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The PMF Pictures release has reached $44.6 million since opening on Sept. 30. The comedy-drama directed by Ma Lin and starring Huang Bo, Fan Chengcheng, Yin Tao and Li […]
Chen Kaige’s ‘The Volunteers: Peace at Last’ Leads Quiet Frame as ‘Row to Win’ Climbs to No. 2
At the China box office over Oct. 10–12, “The Volunteers: Peace at Last” led a subdued frame with RMB34.9 million ($4.8 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The film, which commemorates the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army entering the Korean War, stars Wu Jing and Zhang Ziyi and marks the third chapter in Chen Kaige’s “The Volunteers” […]
Chen Kaige’s ‘The Volunteers: Peace at Last’ Opens at No. 1
China Film Group’s patriotic war film “The Volunteers: Peace at Last” topped the China box office over the Oct. 3–5 weekend, earning RMB168.2 million ($23.4 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The film, which commemorates the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army entering the Korean War, stars Wu Jing and Zhang Ziyi and marks the third chapter in Chen […]
‘Evil Unbound’ Holds No. 1, Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Stays Second
At the China box office over the Sept. 26–28 weekend, Zhao Linshan’s “Evil Unbound” led for a second frame with RMB109.0 million ($15.1 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The Changying Film Group release, which dramatizes the atrocities of Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II, stars Jiang Wu, Wang Zhiwen and Li Naiwen. Its […]
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