New Movies Light Up Chinese Theaters During Labor Day Holiday! π¬πΏ
Hey movie fans! Have you heard the exciting news from the Chinese mainland? During the Labor Day holiday of 2025, new movies have made a big splash at the box office, earning over 100 million yuan! That’s about 13 million US dollars! π°
Three movies are leading the charge:
- “The Dumpling Queen” π₯ – This fun movie has already earned over 35 million yuan since its release on April 30th!
- “A Gilded Game” π² – Starring the famous Hong Kong actor Andy Lau, this exciting film about the stock market is in second place with around 9 million yuan in pre-sales. It was just released on May 1st!
- “Princess Mononoke” π³ – This amazing Japanese animated film by Hayao Miyazaki has captured the hearts of many and is a strong contender in the box office!
“A Gilded Game” is especially thrilling! It dives into the mysterious world of the stock market, where people buy and sell shares of companies. Andy Lau not only stars in the movie but also produced it! π₯
But that’s not all! The Labor Day holiday is also a great time to watch award-winning movies from the 15th Beijing International Film Festival. One standout film is “Trapped” π, which won Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. It’s a gripping story about a small town suddenly attacked by bandits, and everyone has to be brave to survive!
Guess what? “Trapped” is also coming to North America on May 9th! So our friends across the ocean can enjoy it too! π
With so many cool movies to choose from, this holiday is the perfect time to grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! Which movie would you like to see? πΏπ¬
Reference(s):
New holiday releases surpass 100 million yuan at Chinese box offices
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