Rebecca Davis editorThe Anthony Hopkins-starring Oscar winner “The Father” debuted in China to a $1.21 million opening weekend, coming in eleventh despite a slow box office weekend, according to data from the Maoyan platform.The first feature from helmer Florian Zeller received six Academy Award nominations and two wins — one for Hopkins as best actor and one for best adapted screenplay.
It has grossed $12.6 million so far globally, according to Box Office Mojo, with France its biggest market so far with a $3.11 million gross and N.
America coming in second at $2.12 million.Meanwhile, local drama “On Your Mark” came in first with $8.8 million, according to the consultancy Artisan Gateway.
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