The animated film Ne Zha 2 has made history as the first Chinese film to surpass HK$10 billion at the box office, debuting in Hong Kong and Macao on Feb. 22. The film achieved an impressive opening day box office of HK$6,572,837, setting records for both animated films and mainland Chinese films in the region.
With over 800 screenings, Ne Zha 2 attracted 92,035 viewers, surpassing previous records held by films like Frozen II and Minions.
Industry leaders expressed pride in the film's success. Mandarin Motion Pictures' chairman, Raymond Wong, highlighted the film's blend of traditional Chinese culture with a modern perspective. Emperor Group's chairman, Yeung Sau-shing, expressed confidence in the film's potential to rank among the top five worldwide box office earners. Media Asia's chairman Peter Lam expressed his pleasure at the successful collaboration of the four companies, hoping to bring more surprises to Hong Kong audiences. Sil-Metropole' general manager David Ding also said the box office results have revitalized the sluggish market, inspired our peers, and sparked hope for more exceptional mainland films in Hong Kong as a cultural exchange hub.
The collaboration among the four companies has resulted in strong word-of-mouth and record-breaking achievements, bringing hope for more outstanding mainland films to be showcased in Hong Kong, as noted by the executives involved.
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