Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer Blasts Past $200M in China
Stephen Chow's latest film, Kung Fu Soccer, has surpassed $200 million at the Chinese box office in just nine days. The film, a spinoff of his classic Shaolin Soccer, is expected to perform strongly throughout its theatrical run.
Why it matters
The film's success highlights the enduring popularity of Stephen Chow in the Chinese market and the commercial viability of sports-comedy hybrids.
Stephen Chow ‘s perfectly timed return to soccer comedy kept on kicking in its second weekend at China ‘s box office . Kung Fu Soccer , the comedy legend’s Shaolin Soccer spinoff, added $73.7 million (RMB 501.1 million) over the July 17-19 frame, lifting its total to $214.3 million (RMB 1.46 billion) in just nine days, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
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