Resident Evil reboot keeps No. 1 spot in China
The horror film led mainland China's box office over October 16–18, earning RMB62.5 million (about $9.3 million) as local titles faded after the holiday period.
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What happened
The horror reboot Resident Evil led ticket sales at the mainland China box office during the October 16–18 weekend. It took in RMB62.5 million, or $9.3 million, in that frame. It did so while local titles were winding down in a quiet post-holiday period.
Why it matters
The film stayed in first place despite the quiet post-holiday weekend. Local releases were fading at the same time, leaving it at the top of the box office.
Coverage
- China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Retains Top Spot Over Quiet Post-Holiday Frame as Local Titles Wind Down (Yahoo News)
- China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Retains Top Spot (variety.com)
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