China Box Office Slips to Lowest Weekend of the Year as COVID Resurfaces
Mainland China’s theatrical box office slipped to its lowest weekend total of the year as the market suffered a combination of rising COVID cases and a lack of new releases. Nationwide box office between Friday and Sunday amounted to just $19.2 million, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway. Read more Variety
‘The Batman’ Hits $463m at Global Box Office
Warner Bros’ The Batman delivered a strong second session in both North America and international territories, adding an estimated $66m and $66.6m respectively, combining for $132.6m. The film lands in China this Friday (March 18), and all eyes will be on the contribution the territory will make to The Batman’s total. The Dark Knight Rises grossed $53m lifetime in China in 2012. Read more Screen Daily
