After Covid-19, “Fast & Furious” is just as popular as ever in China.
After two days in theaters, Universal’s “F9” has racked up $105 million from the Chinese box office — including $59 million on Friday — and is estimated for a $160 million-plus opening from its release in eight markets.The pandemic has forced Universal to take a unique release strategy with the ninth “F&f” film, as no Hollywood blockbuster has ever opened in China five weeks ahead of the U.S..
But with Chinese theaters farther along in the recovery process than their American counterparts and an unofficial blackout of foreign films looming on July 1 for the centennial anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, Universal decided to move ahead with an overseas-first approach.As a result, “F9” is the first Hollywood blockbuster since “Avengers: Endgame” to post a $100 million-plus opening in China, and has earned the largest global opening for a
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