The box office record, which has been called unreachable for years, was finally destroyed. Star Wars: Force Awakens, Chinese production of what Zha 2 submitted.
For 10 years seen as unreachable Star Wars: Force Awakens‘s 936.7 million dollars of US internal box office record, surprisingly Chinese production was passed by ZHA 2. What Zha 2 was able to break a new record by reaching $ 960.5 million with a box office revenue in China. The film, which was released during the New Year of China, has achieved this success in only a week and aroused a great impact in the sector. So, how did ZHA 2 have achieved this success and what will the Star Wars universe do in the face of this situation?
Star Wars: Force Awakens Record New Owner: What ZHA 2
What Zha 2 draws attention with its story based on a classic Chinese myth. The film is about the adventures of Nezha and his friend Aobing, a child with a magical forces in 2019. Our heroes face difficulties such as marine monsters who threaten humanity while trying to rebuild their bodies. The film has attracted great attention from the audience with its cultural ties and visual effects in China.
This success of ZHA 2 proves how China’s local productions have been strengthened in recent years. While Hollywood productions have recently been forced in the Chinese market, local productions have gained great superiority in both the box office and audience loyalty.
Star Wars: Force Awakens has managed to keep the box office record for many years, but this development can be a turning point for Lucasfilm and Disney. Will he be able to take this record back with the new films of the Star Wars series, or will China continue to maintain its superiority?
On the other hand, the strict censorship rules in the Chinese market and the rise of local productions require Hollywood to take more strategic steps in this market. Disney and Lucasfilm’in how to react to this new situation will show time. But something clear: Neither ZHA 2’s success points to the beginning of a new era in the global box office race.