A box office shock in Vietnam at the end of the year.

At the end of this year, Vietnamese films suffered a setback in their own country, giving way to Thai horror films dominating the box office charts. Most disappointingly, the project "Kaleidoscope: Revenge on the Ghost" proved to be a major disappointment in terms of quality, and its revenue was also lackluster.

The end of the year is often considered the golden age for Vietnamese cinema. Last year, Devil dog They took advantage of this opportunity to create a box office sensation, raking in over 108 billion VND.

Unfortunately, this year the Vietnamese films all were affected by Thai horror movies. 404 Run Away and Defeat Right on Home Ground. The final movie to close out 2024 is Kaleidoscope It also failed to attract customers, resulting in sluggish revenue.

Contrary to many people's expectations, the adaptation of Nguyen Nhat Anh's story has been criticized for its limited script, unconvincing directorial creativity, and acting.

Thai horror films lead the way.

404, run away immediately! It was the only Thai film released in theaters last week. Although not a blockbuster, the film still received special attention from Vietnamese audiences, especially those who enjoy the horror-comedy genre.

Right from its early screenings, the project climbed straight to the top 2 of the rankings. Box Office Vietnam then quickly surpassed the blockbuster. Mufasa: The Lion King including Vietnamese films Sister-in-law, Kaleidoscope: Taking revenge on the ghost to claim the top spot.

The success of "404: Run Away Now" was a major surprise at the box office this year.

Over the three-day weekend, the film grossed over 18 billion VND with 211,028 tickets sold across 6,431 screenings.

The film tells the story of a guy. Cheat He wanted to buy the old hotel to resell it for a profit at an exorbitant price. However, he soon realized that the ghost of the former owner still lingered in the hotel, preventing him from carrying out his plan to get rich.

Basically, 404, run away immediately! The content is unappealing. The script still follows the familiar "ghost comedy" motif of Thai cinema, combining horror and humor to drive the story.

Nevertheless, the emergence of the Thai project still poses a challenge for Vietnamese films in the race to dominate the box office. The film pushes Sister-in-law From top spot to second place over the weekend.

The film stars Viet Huong. Hong Dao dropped in rank

Sister-in-law This project was introduced rather late, with its release date set for the end of the year in a much more rushed manner compared to many other works.

However, the film still attracted attention because it was rated 16+ and featured familiar faces such as Viet Huong, Hong Dao, Le Khanh, Dinh Y Nhung, Ngoc Trinh.

Despite dropping in the rankings, Sister-in-law It grossed over 16 billion VND over the weekend, bringing its total revenue to 70 billion VND and becoming the highest-grossing film Khương Ngọc has ever directed.

Image from the movie "Sister-in-law".

The film's success is due to a good promotional strategy, plus the appearance of a familiar cast. Many viewers were curious about the first time Viet Huong and Hong Dao collaborated on the big screen. Not to mention, this project also marked the return of Ngoc Trinh after her personal life controversies and legal troubles.

Sister-in-law It also generated positive word-of-mouth on social media. Most reviews praised the film's relatable and easy-to-understand content, and the performances of Hong Dao, Viet Huong, Le Khanh, and others left a very positive impression on viewers.

If not affected 404, run away immediately! With obstacles in place, the film's revenue could potentially be even higher.

The remaining three positions in the top 5 of Box Office Vietnam They all belong to animated films, respectively: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (5 billion) Howl's Flying Castle (4 billion) and Mufasa: The Lion King (4 billion).

This demonstrates the enduring appeal of animated films. This genre is no longer just for children but has become an ideal entertainment choice for all ages.

Kaleidoscope failure

The biggest box office failure of the past week was... Kaleidoscope : Demanding revenge from the ghost By director Vo Thanh Hoa.

The project is adapted from one of the important works that established the reputation of writer Nguyen Nhat Anh. However, the film did not create a sensation upon its release and failed to become a hit like the previous works. I see yellow flowers on green grass (2015) Blue Eyes (2019) Once upon a time there was a love story. (2024)…

Over the three-day weekend, the total number of screenings was Kaleidoscope The number of views did not surpass 1,000, preventing the film from making it into the top 5. Box Office Vietnam but could only finish in sixth place.

The film adaptation of Kaleidoscope had poor box office results.

As of now, Kaleidoscope It only grossed just over 4 billion VND. This is truly a disappointing figure for a renowned director like Vo Thanh Hoa and the renowned Nguyen Nhat Anh brand. At the current pace, it's highly likely the film will struggle to reach the 50 billion VND mark, and may even have to withdraw from theaters early, stopping at around 10 billion VND.

After several weeks since its release, Prince of Bac Lieu It also lost attention, remaining in theaters with only 19 screenings and failing to make it into the top 10. Box Office Vietnam . The film's total revenue currently exceeds 36 billion VND. It is highly likely that the film will be shown in theaters earlier than the distributor's initial projections.

This week, there aren't too many standout projects being released. Vietnamese film lovers have a few options to choose from. Rain on the butterfly's wings – a work that has won two awards Excellent movie (part of Critics' Week) and Creative film Best at the Venice Film Festival 2024.

Therefore, it is highly likely to be a Thai film. 404, run away immediately! It will continue to dominate the Vietnamese box office, unless the team... Sister-in-law Adjusting the strategy accordingly will allow the project to outperform its competitors in the race.

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