China is gearing up for an exciting National Day holiday with box office bookings for 2024 already surpassing 200 million yuan ($28.52 million), according to the online tracking platform Maoyan. 📈
Leading the charge are three standout films: the historical war epic The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death, the thrilling science fiction adventure Bureau 749, and the action-packed crime film Tiger Wolf Rabbit. These movies have captured the audience's imagination, setting the stage for a blockbuster holiday season.
The National Day holiday spans from October 1 to 7, but the impressive booking numbers started on September 30, including advance screenings of these new releases. 🍿
Fans flocked to cinemas across the country, with posters of the new releases lighting up theaters in Shanghai and beyond, creating a festive atmosphere in theaters nationwide. 🌟
As the holiday approaches, movie enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating more thrilling releases and hoping the momentum continues throughout the week-long celebration.
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China's 2024 National Day box office bookings cross 200 million yuan
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