Disney’s Chinese-themed “Mulan” will hit mainland Chinese theaters in just a few days time, and only one week after “Tenet.”According to Chinese exhibitors, “Mulan” will open in theaters on Sept.
11.
They said that they received notification Wednesday from state-owned distributor China Film Corp., though official websites have not yet been updated.
Online ticketing firms such as Mtime and Alibaba’s Taopiaopiao have also not yet reflected the date confirmation.Chinese theaters reopened on July 20 and are now operating normally, albeit with coronavirus-mandated seating restrictions that limit seating capacity to 50%.
Local film, “The Eight Hundred” is currently dominating screens.
It was the highest grossing film in the world last weekend with a $70.5 million haul, and Tuesday passed the $300 million milestone.
“Tenet” releases in China on Friday (Sept.
4).A newly released poster for the Niki Caro-directed “Mulan” confirms its playdate, and shows it set to play in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D versions.
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