Feeling those early-2000s vibes? "A Step Into the Past," the big-screen spin-off of the iconic Hong Kong TV series, landed in cinemas on December 31, 2025, less than a week ago, and it's already smashing records in both Hong Kong and mainland China! 🎥🚀
Bringing back OG stars Louis Koo, Raymond Lam and Jessica Hsuan, the film picks up the thrilling story of a modern agent catapulted into China's Warring States period. Think time travel, epic palace intrigues and a dash of sci-fi – all packed into one nostalgia-fueled ride.
Hong Kong media outlet Headline Daily reports that on its first day, the movie scored the highest number of screenings ever for a debut release in the city. In just four days, local box office hit over HK$30 million! Meanwhile, mainland China crossed the 100-million-yuan mark within three days. 💰
Fans online are calling it "pure nostalgia," sharing clips and memories on TikTok and Reels. For many, revisiting this once-groundbreaking story feels like flipping through a time capsule of their teenage years.
But beyond cashing in on memories, the film also aims to hook a new generation. With fresh twists on historical drama, it's a reminder that great storytelling can bridge decades.
Whether nostalgia alone can keep Hong Kong cinema rolling in the long run is still up in the air. But for now, "A Step Into the Past" proves that sometimes, looking back is the best way forward. ⚡
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Big-screen return of nostalgic Hong Kong TV series makes record debut
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