Tsui Hark's reputation and Xiao Zhan's appeal have helped "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" create a storm, continuously setting records. However, leading the pre-booking revenue does not mean being able to dominate the Chinese box office during the Lunar New Year 2025, when there are many formidable names starting.
Late night 23/1, Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero by Tsui Hark director and starring Xiao Zhan surpassed the 200 million yuan ($27.4 million) mark in pre-orders. This achievement broke the previous record of Detective Chinatown 3 In 2021, it became the fastest film to reach 200 million yuan in Chinese Lunar New Year box office history.
The film currently ranks 4th on the list of films with the highest pre-order revenue in history, 3rd place behind Red River 49 million yuan. Audiences believe that this gap will quickly be narrowed and surpassed.
The box office appeal of Xiao Zhan
The hot search “Xiao Zhan’s box office appeal” became a hot topic on Weibo. Fans believe that Xiao Zhan is the “box office guarantee” that helped Legend of the Condor Heroes set so many records. Right from the time the film was first revealed, there were 7.3 billion views and 140 million comments on Weibo related to the work.
Thanks to his huge fan base, “Asia’s Most Handsome Male God” helped Tsui Hark’s work earn over 100 million NDT just a few hours after its opening. The records continue and show no signs of stopping.
For many fans, the film’s numbers are far beyond expectations. The film’s screenings only accounted for 17.4%, ranking 4th out of 6 films released during Tet, but revenue from pre-booked tickets is leading.
Tieu Chien once shared that he does not put much pressure on revenue, but with the current situation, the 33-year-old actor seems to have no need to worry.
Adapted from Jin Yong's novel, the film's content is adapted from chapters 34 to 40 of the original novel, revolving around the climax chapters, with martial arts scenes such as Nine Yin Manual, Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. The story is about the journey of Guo Jing and Huang Rong in saving the critical situation and protecting the Southern Song border.
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With pre-booking revenue of 200 million yuan. This means that in the first days of its release, the screenings of Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero will prevail over other works.
Undeniably, Tsui Hark's reputation and Xiao Zhan's appeal have helped Jin Yong's classic martial arts work once again "take the internet by storm".
However, despite positive ticket booking data and an impressive cast, becoming the box office champion during the Tet holiday is not easy. Martial arts films are still considered a genre with a select audience. Even with the combination of Xiao Zhan and Tsui Hark, the film's longevity may not be enough to sustain in the long term.
In addition, after the trailer was released, many viewers commented that the scenes and characters were overused with special effects, fake and ugly. Although there is no doubt about Tsui Hark's directing and storytelling talent, if the special effects do not meet expectations, the overall effectiveness of the film will be seriously affected.
The cast has been revealed with Tony Leung Ka-fai as Ouyang Feng and Hu Jun as Hong Qigong being the two big highlights. The roles of Wang Chongyang, Nandi and Huang Yaoshi have yet to be announced, but will certainly be formidable actors.
The Great Alliance is essentially just the first part of Tsui Hark's Condor trilogy. Audience response to this part will determine the production plan for the next parts, so the film receives a lot of expectations.
Leading in pre-booking revenue does not mean you can dominate the box office during Tet. Other competitors are also formidable.
The movie Detective Chinatown 1900 by Tran Tu Thanh has had more than one million views, the best number among new films during Tet. Thanks to the success of Octopus with broken arms , the audience's trust in Tran Tu Thanh also increased.
Still, to break the series' box office peak Detective Chinatown then the possibility is not high, because the appeal of this series to the audience has gradually decreased. If the movie does not receive good reviews, the opposite effect will occur.
Giao Long Action Lam Sieu Hien's "The Last of Us" currently has the lowest ticket sales and anticipation. This shows that the military action genre has passed its peak. The replacement of main actors such as Zhang Yi and Huang Jingyu also reduced the film's appeal. A completely new story cannot create excitement like the sequel of Red Sea Operation.
The two most potential films that could become "dark horses" this Tet season are Na Tra: The Demon of Chaos and Phong Than 2: War of the West .
Among them, Na Tra 2 is rated higher because of its “family film” nature, suitable for Tet. The settings and metaphors in the film are adjusted to suit the audience during this time, especially students – the main audience group of Tet. Parents will also be willing to take their children to see the film.
Prequel to Na Tra - The Devil Comes to Earth - once achieved a revenue of 5 billion NDT and was rated 8.4 points on all platforms, creating a favorable premise for part 2. What reassures the audience is that part 2 still bears the personal mark of director Giao Tu (real name Duong Vu), who personally took on the entire scriptwriting, promising a more unique story.
Even though the first part had a limited budget, the special effects were still excellent. Therefore, the audience is not too worried about the quality of the special effects in the second part. If it becomes the "dark horse" of this year's Tet season, that is not surprising at all.
With The God of War 2, Although the previous part grossed 2.6 billion yuan, the second part is the real focus of the series. The most eye-catching battles will appear in this part. From the trailer and poster, the confrontation between the two sides with swords and magic will be the big highlight.
No natural advantages like Na Tra 2 , but if the film has good quality and is highly appreciated by the audience, the possibility Phong Than 2 It is not impossible for the film to turn the tide and become a dark horse. In addition, the film has high screening rates, accounting for 20.7% of films during Tet.
Who will win the box office crown this Tet holiday remains a mystery. However, Na Tra 2 and Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero is holding a big advantage.
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