🎬 It's official: as of 6:08 p.m. on Saturday, the Chinese mainland's National Day holiday box office revenue soared past 1.1 billion yuan (around $155M)! Talk about blockbuster vibes! 💥
Every year, the eight-day National Day holiday—kicking off on October 1—becomes a movie marathon 🏃💨, and 2023 was no exception. Crowds flocked to theaters, making it one of the most competitive periods for cinemas across the Chinese mainland.
Leading the charge this year: the homegrown war epic The Volunteers: Peace at Last. Directed by Chen Kaige, this final installment of his Volunteers trilogy dives into the intense battlefield action and high-stakes diplomatic talks of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950–1953). 🇨🇳🤝
This film’s mix of heart-pounding combat scenes and behind-the-scenes strategy has resonated with audiences, turning group watch parties into social events. Whether you’re team popcorn or team bubble tea, The Volunteers: Peace at Last has given everyone something to talk about!
✨ What’s next? Keep an eye on the box office leaderboard—new releases are queued up to challenge the crown. But for now, congrats to theaters and cinephiles alike for making this National Day one to remember!
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China's National Day box office surpasses 1.1-billion-yuan mark
cgtn.com
