Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway.
The tentpole project has grossed $121.3 million in the Middle Kingdom in its first five days of release. $19 million of this came from Imax, which makes it the highest-grossing Imax opening weekend in the “Spider-Man” franchise for China.
Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy feature “All Wishes Come True!” moved to second place in its third weekend, collecting $31.8 million. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the local hit now has a cumulative total of $171.5 million since its July 18 debut. The mythologically inspired comedy follows eight mortals who band together to outwit celestial deities and claim the mantle of the Eight Immortals.
Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” moved to third position in its fourth frame, adding $14.1 million. Directed by Stephen Chow, the runaway summer success has reached a cumulative haul of $318.5 million. The slapstick feature follows an underdog women’s soccer squad that incorporates gravity-defying martial arts maneuvers to compete for a championship title.
