Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” comfortably retained the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 17–19 weekend, generating RMB501.1 million ($73.7 million) in its second weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
Directed by Stephen Chow, the hit has reached a cumulative total of $214.3 million in its first nine days. The narrative marks a return to Chow’s signature athletic slapstick, following an amateur women’s team as they combine gravity-defying martial arts with professional soccer to storm a major championship tournament.
“Kung Fu Soccer” was the second highest grossing film in the world over the weekend. Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the No. 1 film in the world by some distance, will open in China Aug. 15.
Pearl Studio’s computer-animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” debuted in second place, capturing $30.6 million over the three-day weekend frame. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the co-production has amassed a total of $39.6 million since launching on July 18. The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
