'Underground tunnels' cost exceeds 150 billion VND.

After holding the top spot at the box office for two consecutive weeks, Underground tunnels: The sun in the darkness officially arrested Vietnamese films Finding the corpse: The headless ghost Taken down.

Horror comedy films Ngo Kien Huy and Tien Luat rose to the top of the rankings. Box Office Vietnam (an independent box office observer). However, the film hasn't generated a particularly impressive media buzz.

Image from Finding the Body: The Headless Ghost.

Underground tunnels overthrown

During the three days of the weekend, Finding the corpse: The headless ghost The company earned over 21 billion VND with approximately 251,958 tickets sold across more than 7,777 screenings. This figure represents a 24% decrease compared to the previous period. Underground tunnels Last week (27.5 billion VND) wasn't a particularly impressive opening performance for Vietnamese films either.

This horror-comedy project, directed by Bui Van Hai, features a cast of famous actors including Tien Luat, Ngo Kien Huy, and People's Artist Hong Van… The script continues to explore the professions of collecting corpses and driving ambulances, but with a humorous perspective, providing viewers with refreshing laughter after a series of gruesome and intense horror films.

Unfortunately, Ngo Kien Huy and Tien Luat's film didn't create a very good impact. The film also wasn't highly rated for its content or storytelling. The presence of a cast of well-known actors was the only factor attracting viewers, but it wasn't enough to salvage the quality.

In second place, Underground tunnels: The sun in the darkness The weekend revenue was unimpressive, reaching just over 11.4 billion VND.

The project was directed by Bui Thac Chuyen. Thai Hoa The film, starring and commemorating the 50th anniversary of national reunification, tells the story of guerrillas at the Binh An Dong base (Cu Chi).

The film has now grossed over 150 billion VND, setting a record. war movies Vietnam has achieved the highest box office revenue in the history of its cinema. This is also an impressive achievement for a film that did not use state budget funds and chose a historical theme that appeals to a rather niche audience.

At the current pace, it's highly likely that "The Tunnel" will leave theaters with a revenue of around 160-170 billion VND, and the chances of reaching 200 billion VND are not high.

Revenue from the tunnels has exceeded 150 billion VND.

Coming in at third place is a Thai comedy-horror film. Marrying a Ghost to Ward Off Bad Luck . This is a remake of a Taiwanese film. The story of me and demons becoming one family. Starring Hứa Quang Hán, it was a box office hit in Vietnam in 2023.

The project is helmed by director Chayanop Boonprakob – the man behind many hit films such as SuckSeed and Friend Zone. The Thai version retains the spirit of the original but also incorporates many local cultural elements to create its own unique appeal.

Upon its release in Vietnamese theaters, the project was quickly well-received by audiences despite a lack of extensive promotion. While it didn't create a huge sensation, it did slow down the pace of other competitors.

The cinema was gloomy.

The last two positions in the top 5 of Box Office Vietnam To be A Minecraft Movie (2.1 billion) and Korean films A good start leads to a good finish. (460 million VND).

Blockbuster A Minecraft Movie It continued to drop to fourth place, bringing its total box office revenue in Vietnam to over 21 billion VND. The film, adapted from the game of the same name, is among the best-selling films of all time with over 300 million copies sold.

The project, with its high budget (over $300 million) and star-studded cast including Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, and others, promised to be a box office hit. However, initial critical reception has been disappointing, somewhat dampening expectations.

A Minecraft Movie remains firmly in the top 5.

A good start leads to a good finish. Belonging to the comedy genre, the film stars actor Ha Jung Woo. It tells the story of a tech company CEO who is betrayed by an old friend and resorts to various schemes to save his company. However, the project hasn't received much attention due to competition from many Vietnamese films at the time of release, and the distributor hasn't heavily promoted it.

Projects outside the top 5 all had low revenues, not exceeding 500 million VND, indicating that cinemas continue to be in a slump. Many newly released foreign films also performed poorly. Action films. Amateur Construction worker secret agent or horror movies The "demon mother, ghost child" ... both went unnoticed in Vietnamese theaters.

This week, two other "giants" of Vietnamese cinema, Ly Hai and Victor Vu, will have their films released, kicking off a fierce battle at the box office during the April 30th holiday.

Ly Hai extends the brand. Turn the tables. with the eighth part titled "Sunshine Bracelet ." The film is expected to maintain a relatable, easy-to-watch style while touching the emotions of the general audience – a characteristic that has contributed to the success of the entire series.

Meanwhile, Victor Vũ continues to challenge himself with Detective Kien: The Case Without a Head - a prequel to The last wife (2023). The film's content focuses on the individual story of Detective Kien – an intelligent, decisive individual with outstanding crime-solving skills.

Both films are employing an early release strategy to attract audiences, promising to revitalize the box office. It remains to be seen which film will win, but it's highly likely that the film starring Tien Luat and Ngo Kien Huy will be overshadowed by its two much stronger competitors.

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