Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' Dominates China Box Office

Stephen Chow's film 'Kung Fu Soccer' has achieved a massive opening at the China box office, grossing approximately $74 million in its first two days. This strong debut marks a significant success for the movie in the Chinese market.

13 Jul, 03:20 — 13 Jul, 09:18

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This marks Stephen Chow's return to directing after a seven-year hiatus, making 'Kung Fu Soccer' a highly anticipated release. Its dominant opening weekend performance highlights the continued strong box office potential in the Chinese market for established directors and popular genres.

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varietyMostly Factual48d ago

China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening

Shenzhen Film Studio’s sports comedy “Kung Fu Soccer” dominated the mainland China box office during the July 10–12 weekend, scoring a massive opening of RMB500.3 million ($73.6 million) in just two days of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Written and directed by Stephen Chow, the film marks his return to the sports comedy […]

By Naman Ramachandran

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual48d ago

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

The 'Shaolin Soccer' spinoff, Stephen Chow's first film as director in seven years, is projected to earn more than $350 million in its home market, with plans for a U.S. release still in the works.

By Patrick Brzeski

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deadlineMostly Factual48d ago

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Big At China Box Office With $74M Opening

Stephen Chow’s first film in seven years, Kung Fu Soccer, scored a mighty opening at the China box office this past weekend grossing $73.6M (RMB500.3M) in just two days (July 11-12), according to figures from Artisan Gateway. The spin-off of 2001 hit Shaolin Soccer follows an all-female soccer squad who add martial arts techniques to […]

By Liz Shackleton

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First report: hollywood-reporter · 13 Jul, 03:20|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

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variety13 Jul, 07:05

China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening

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Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' Dominates China Box Office

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China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Big At China Box Office With $74M Opening

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Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Kicks Off With Mighty $74 Million Two-Day Debut at China Box Office

China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Massive $73.6 Million Opening

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Scores Big At China Box Office With $74M Opening

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