(CFI) Yesterday, local film The Monkey King 3: The Kingdom of Women topped Valentine’s Day box office with its nationwide preview screenings.
The film raked in 180 million yuan ($28.4 million), which makes up two-thirds of yesterday’s total ticket sales. As one of the most anticipated Chinese New Year films, The Monkey King 3 will officially open across China on February 16.
Currently, the film has received 7.5/10 on review site Douban, a relatively mediocre score.
It’s predicted that its total box office is unlikely to exceed 1 billion yuan ($157.5 million) .
Source: China Film Insider
