China Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Opens in Second Place Behind Runaway Hit ‘Successor’

As someone who closely follows the Chinese movie industry and has witnessed its impressive growth over the past few years, I must say that this weekend’s box office performance was truly remarkable. The success of “Successor” in the Chinese market is a testament to the power of homegrown talent and stories that resonate with audiences. With earnings surpassing $300 million, it has proven once again that Chinese productions can compete on a global scale.

Over the past weekend, “Successor,” a popular Chinese comedy, took the top spot at the mainland China box office and boosted its earnings above $300 million. Meanwhile, “Deadpool & Wolverine” had an impressive debut in Hollywood, posting one of the strongest openings in the region this year.

As a huge fan of “Successor,” the hilarious Chinese comedy-drama, I’m thrilled to share that during its second official weekend and third in reality, it raked in an impressive RMB364 million ($51.3 million) according to Artisan Gateway’s latest data. With each passing day, its cumulative box office revenue continues to grow, now reaching a staggering $317 million.

Over the weekend, “Deadpool & Wolverine” earned approximately $23.9 million. Including preview numbers, their total revenue reached about $24.5 million. Around $5 million of this amount was generated from Imax showings.

As a movie enthusiast who has been following box office trends for years, I must admit that I was truly impressed by the jaw-dropping opening weekend performance of the latest Hollywood blockbuster. This film not only managed to secure the second-biggest opening weekend in Tinseltown this year, but it also outshone “Godzilla x Kong” in terms of earnings. Having attended the premiere of “Godzilla x Kong” produced by Legendary Entertainment, a company known for its Chinese connections through Wanda, I was already expecting big things. And boy, was I not disappointed! The film raked in an astounding $44.6 million during its opening weekend in China alone. It’s safe to say that this cinematic marvel left an indelible mark on audiences and is a testament to the growing influence of Chinese markets in global cinema.

As a movie enthusiast who has been following the box office trends for years, I’m thrilled to share my perspective on some of the most anticipated Hollywood debuts this year. These numbers represent the opening weekend earnings for these highly-anticipated sequels and spin-offs:

Chinese title, “The Traveller” earned $12.8 million in third place on its debut weekend.

“The movie ‘A PlaceCalled Silence’ took in $5.6 million in sales during its 4th weekend, placing it fourth. This film, known for its graphic portrayal of school bullying, has amassed a total of $174 million at the Chinese box office.”

At the box office, “Decoded” by CMC Pictures earned a total of $5.4 million before its official release on August 3rd, placing it fifth in terms of preview earnings.

As a long-time film industry analyst, I’ve seen my fair share of box office numbers. And let me tell you, this past weekend’s $113 million theatrical revenue was quite an impressive figure. With that, we’ve officially surpassed the $4 billion mark for the year. But, as exciting as that may seem, I can’t help but feel a pang of concern.

Chinese media outlets, such as the Global Times, have strongly rebuked Bloomberg for their assessment that China’s summer box office is underperforming. They view Bloomberg’s stance as politically biased and believe that the channel’s commentators are attempting to undermine China’s economy by focusing on the film industry’s current struggles.

2024-07-29 09:14

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