Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Soccer Opens to $74M at China Box Office
Stephen Chow's latest film, a spinoff of his classic Shaolin Soccer, has debuted to a massive $74 million opening weekend in China. The film, which features an all-female cast, dominated the box office and received high praise from local audiences.
Why it matters
The film's strong performance signals a significant comeback for a legendary director and highlights the continued dominance of local productions in the Chinese film market.
Stephen Chow is officially back! Kung Fu Soccer , the comedy legend’s long-awaited Shaolin Soccer spinoff and his first film as director in seven years, dominated China ‘s box office with a mighty $73.6 million (RMB 500.3 million) haul over the weekend, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The two-day tally accounted for nearly three-quarters of all ticket sales in the world’s second-largest movie market, and nine times the takings of its nearest competitor.
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