Family traditions met box office fireworks this Lunar New Year as audiences across the Chinese mainland flocked to theaters for star-studded releases. Film analyst Sun Yanbin watched five of six major holiday films in just 48 hours – call it cinematic stamina meets professional dedication!
🚀 This year's lineup featured familiar franchises and fresh IPs, blending comedy, drama, and high-octane action. 'It’s like the Avengers Endgame of Chinese holiday cinema,' Sun told CGTN, comparing the simultaneous releases to Marvel’s crossover events.
📈 The strong start signals growing confidence in China’s film industry after pandemic challenges. Local productions dominated screens nationwide, with one historical drama reportedly selling tickets faster than concert passes for Mandopop stars.
🍿 Younger audiences drove trends through social media challenges – think TikTok dance-offs inspired by period costumes and meme-worthy movie quotes. As one Weibo user posted: 'Choosing which film to watch first was harder than picking which red envelope to open!'
