China Box Office: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Wins on COVID-Stricken Weekend
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variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” dominated the box office in China since its opening on Friday.
But, with the country on high alert for COVID, the weekend’s cinema business remained close to recent lows.Data from consultancy Artisan Gateway shows “The Secrets of Dumbledore” earning RMB62.2 million ($9.7 million at current exchange rates) between Friday and Sunday.
That gave it a huge 63% market share on a weekend worth just $15.5 million.In 2016, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find” them produced a $85.9 million total in China.
In 2018, the first sequel, “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” garnered $57.8 million.The film played particularly strongly on giant screens.
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