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Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster tops global charts as holiday seasons boost Chinese cinema and major franchises like Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters dominate worldwide box office.
Kung Fu Soccer bursts onto the Chinese box‑office with a $73.6 million opening, a martial‑arts twist on soccer, and a projected $369 million total, while star‑studded cast and distribution partners aim to reverse a slump in cinema attendance.
Stephen Chow's latest film grossed $73.6 million in its opening weekend in China and is projected to reach $369 million, potentially easing a 40 percent decline in the market.
In just two days, Shenzhen Film Studio's "Kung Fu Soccer" grossed RMB500.3 million, while other titles including Universal's "Minions & Monsters" and Light Chaser Animation's "Three Kingdoms: The Beginning" held steady, shaping a $101.2 million weekend.
Within two days of its release, Shenzhen Film Studio's 'Kung Fu Soccer' earned RMB500.3 million, outpacing rivals and highlighting a shift toward genre‑blending Chinese productions.
In its first two days, Kung Fu Soccer grossed $73.6 million across China, reshaping the nation's box‑office landscape and sparking plans for a worldwide release.
The film’s explosive opening, star‑studded cast and anniversary tie‑in mark a new milestone for Asian cinema.
A signed hockey mask from the Friday the 13th series sold for $2,268 at a Prop Store auction, outpacing its $600‑$1,200 estimate, while the upcoming Crystal Lake series prepares to return the horror icon to screens.