The film features Ngoc Trinh being overthrown.

Việt Nam•06/01/2025

This past week, the Thai film "404 Run Away" continued to dominate the box office. Meanwhile, the Vietnamese film "Sister-in-law" was unable to reclaim the top spot, being surpassed by the film from Thailand.

As expected, Thai horror movies 404, run away immediately! It continued to lead the box office race last week, surpassing many foreign and domestic films. Vietnamese films to capture the audience's full attention.

Meanwhile, the team Sister-in-law There were also many promotional efforts aimed at increasing the reach of their brainchild. However, the work was still not strong enough to beat the horror-comedy project from Thailand.

The movie has Viet Huong and Hong Dao were overthrown.

In its third week in theaters, Sister-in-law Tickets are still selling, but the Vietnamese project has lost its top spot. For two consecutive weeks, the Vietnamese project has been... 404, run away immediately! surpassing them on the rankings Box Office Vietnam (Independent box office observer unit).

Over the three-day weekend, the film grossed over 6.4 billion VND with more than 68,300 tickets sold across nearly 4,000 screenings. This figure decreased by approximately 62% compared to the previous week (16.7 billion VND) but still helped bring the film's total revenue to over 94 billion VND.

Viet Huong's appearance in the movie "Sister-in-law".

Sister-in-law It was a big surprise at the Vietnamese box office at the end of 2024. The project was introduced quite late, and its release date was finalized much more hastily than many other films.

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, etc.

The film's success is due to a good marketing strategy, plus the appearance of a familiar cast. Many viewers are curious about the first time Viet Huong and... Hong Dao This collaboration is on the big screen. Moreover, this project also marks Ngoc Trinh's return 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.

At the current rate, it is highly likely. Sister-in-law They will soon surpass the 100 billion VND revenue milestone. If not... 404, run away immediately! If things got in the way, the film's revenue could have been even higher.

Thai horror films maintain their popularity.

Success of 404, run away immediately! Its box office performance in Vietnam was also a surprise. The project wasn't a blockbuster, and its content wasn't particularly compelling. The script still followed the familiar "ghost comedy" motif of Thai cinema, combining horror and humor to drive the story.

However, the film still received attention from Vietnamese audiences, especially those who enjoy the horror-comedy genre.

Right from its initial release, 404, run away immediately! It quickly surpassed the blockbuster. Mufasa: The Lion King Along with other Vietnamese films, it dominated the box office rankings. Last week, the project continued to rake in over 9.8 billion VND by the end of the week, bringing its total revenue to 71 billion VND, further solidifying its position. Thai movies Orchids for the Vietnamese market.

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The distance between 404, run away immediately! and Sister-in-law The difference isn't that big, only about 3 billion VND in weekend revenue. But this shows that the appearance of the Thai project has created a major challenge, making it difficult for Vietnamese films to dominate the box office.

The remaining three positions in the top 5 of Box Office Vietnam respectively: Land of Souls (4.5 billion) Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2.3 billion) and The Gate of Hell Seal (2.2 billion).

Two-thirds of them are animated films, demonstrating the enduring appeal of this genre, which is now not only for children but has become an ideal entertainment choice for all ages.

The box office awaits a new breakthrough.

The most regrettable thing is Vietnamese films. Kaleidoscope: Demanding revenge from the ghost The project has yet to turn things around at the cinemas. Over the three-day weekend, it only grossed just over 284 million VND with fewer than 300 screenings.

The film's occupancy rate was also quite low, with an average of only about 10-11 viewers per screening.

Similarly, the film Rain on the butterfly's wings It only sold just over 1,300 tickets and grossed over 131 million VND over the weekend. This is not too surprising, as the project belongs to the art-house genre, which appeals to a niche audience, and was not heavily promoted.

Fortunately, before its release in its home country, the project had a long journey of conquering international audiences, winning two awards. Excellent movie (including Critics' Week ) and The most creative film at the Venice Film Festival 2024.

Rain on a Butterfly's Wings is unlikely to attract audiences as much as commercial films.

There aren't many noteworthy projects releasing this week. Korean drama fans can look forward to something else. Fire God (International title: Firefighters – a blockbuster film featuring a star-studded cast including Joo Won, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Yoo Young, Lee Joon Hyuk…

Directed by Kwak Kyung Taek, the film depicts the daily lives of a passionate fire brigade, willing to make sacrifices in silence. The film caused a sensation at the box office upon its release in its home country and is currently ranked fifth on the list of highest-grossing Korean films of 2024.

However, the project hasn't been widely promoted, making it difficult to achieve similar success in Vietnam.

Therefore, it is highly likely to be a Thai film. 404, run away immediately! It continues to dominate the Vietnamese box office. At least for the next 1-2 weeks, there won't be much change in theaters until the Lunar New Year film battle begins.

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