‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Crosses $300 Million

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” retained the top spot at the mainland China box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, grossing RMB82.6 million ($12.1 million) over the Sept. 4–6 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The blockbuster hit has now crossed a major milestone, lifting its cumulative […]

‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Continues Dominance

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” held onto the top spot at the mainland China box office for the third consecutive weekend, grossing RMB174.4 million ($25.6 million) over the Aug. 28–30 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Wen Muye (“Dying to Survive”) and produced by Ning […]

‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ boosts China summer box office to $1.52bn

Chinese culinary war film Once Upon A Time In The Middle East has lived up to its blockbuster expectations, earning $134.1m (RMB912m) on its first six days of release. The film knocked Spider-Man: Brand New Day from the top spot and beat new release The Odyssey, further firing up China’s summer box office to reach $1.52bn (RMB10.36bn). The film reunites […]

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Swings to Massive $121 Million Five-Day Opening

Sony Pictures’ superhero spectacle “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” swung into the top spot at the mainland China box office during the July 31–Aug. 2 weekend, generating RMB463.5 million ($68.1 million over its three-day opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway. The tentpole project has grossed $121.3 million in the Middle Kingdom in its first five days […]