“Badlands Dominates China Box Office Debut”
Hollywood made a strong return to the China box office as “Predator: Badlands” debuted in the top spot. The film earned RMB52.5 million (approximately $7.4 million) from November 3 to November 9, as reported by Artisan Gateway.
Predator: Badlands Takes Charge
With a worldwide total of $80 million, “Predator: Badlands” is currently the highest-grossing film globally, according to Comscore. This 20th Century Studios release has captivated audiences and set the stage for the weekend box office.
Box Office Rankings
The weekend’s box office results are as follows:
- 1. Predator: Badlands – $7.4 million
- 2. Row to Win – $2.2 million
- 3. Her Turn – $2.1 million
- 4. The Sun Rises On Us All – $1.8 million
- 5. Penguin Girl – $1.6 million
Row to Win Continues Strong Performance
In second place, PMF Pictures’ “Row to Win” grossed $2.2 million, bringing its total earnings to $60.6 million. Directed by Ma Lin, the film showcases a family from a coastal town overcoming hardships.
Her Turn and Other Notable Films
Maoyan Movie’s “Her Turn” ranked third this weekend, adding $2.1 million to reach a cumulative total of $8.9 million after two weeks. The thriller, directed by Cheng Yanan, features a wheelchair-bound woman uncovering dark family secrets.
“The Sun Rises On Us All,” a romantic drama directed by Cai Shangjun, debuted in fourth place with $1.8 million. Star Xin Zhilei recently won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in this emotional narrative.
Finally, “Penguin Girl” opened at number five with $1.6 million. The quirky film follows a woman whose love for penguins leads her to unexpected revelations.
Overall Box Office Performance
The total box office revenue for the weekend reached $21.7 million, consistent with the previous weekend’s figures. This brings China’s year-to-date box office total to $6.32 billion, reflecting a 15.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
