CHINA BOX OFFICE: HISTORICAL EPIC 'CROSSING' MARCHES TO NUMBER ONE
A sweeping war film celebrating a legendary moment in history dethroned Pixar's latest at the mainland China box office this weekend.
Move over, Woody! Bona Film Group's historical epic "Crossing" stormed into the top spot at the China box office over the June 26–28 weekend, opening with a commanding RMB79.3 million (about $11.7 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The film commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Long March and has already racked up a cumulative total of $12.8 million since hitting screens.
Meanwhile, "Toy Story 5" landed in second place — still a solid showing for Pixar's blockbuster, but clearly no match for the historical war drama that's capturing hearts on the mainland. The competition between a nostalgia-fueled animation giant and an ambitious period piece tells you everything you need to know about the diverse appetites of today's international audiences.
With "Crossing" leading the charge, it's shaping up to be a win for ambitious storytelling at the box office — and a reminder that homegrown epics can absolutely go toe-to-toe with Hollywood's A-listers, even when they're named Buzz Lightyear!
Sources · Variety