The film starring Viet Huong and Hong Dao grossed over 25 billion VND.

Việt Nam•23/12/2024

Vietnamese film "Sister-in-law" surpassed blockbuster "Mufasa: The Lion King" to top the box office last week. With a good marketing strategy and the participation of a cast of well-known actors, the film grossed over 25 billion VND in its opening week.

The appearance of Vietnamese films Sister-in-law It changed the box office landscape last week. Right from the early screenings, the project surpassed blockbusters. Mufasa: The Lion King to top the revenue rankings of Box Office Vietnam (Independent box office observer unit).

Meanwhile, the films Prince of Bac Lieu and Lynx: Demon Possessed They're still in theaters, but their appeal has significantly decreased.

The movie has Viet Huong and Hong Dao are leading the pack.

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 and Hong Dao. Le Khanh, Dinh Y Nhung, Ngoc Trinh.

Over the past three days of the weekend, the project grossed over 22 billion VND with 258,833 tickets sold across 7,840 screenings. The total revenue for the film has exceeded 25 billion VND, averaging 33 tickets sold per screening.

This number isn't huge, but it still shows the film managed to attract audiences. In particular, despite fewer screenings, the opening weekend box office revenue was impressive. Sister-in-law again superior to Prince of Bac Lieu (17 billion).

My sister-in-law beat many competitors at the box office.

Sister-in-law The success is due to a good promotional 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.

The film 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.

This will most likely be the highest-grossing film Khuong Ngoc has ever directed. However, the chances of the film becoming a box office sensation are not high; it's unlikely to reach the "100 billion VND" mark and will probably stop at 30-40 billion VND.

Coming in second place is the animated blockbuster. Mufasa: The Lion King With an investment of over 9.8 billion VND, the project, which received up to 200 million USD, serves as a prequel to the famous animated masterpiece. The Lion King (2019) produced by Disney.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, the previous installment was a huge success, grossing over $1.6 billion worldwide. Therefore, the producers didn't hesitate to invest in sequels, promising to expand the "universe." The Lion King to satisfy the audience's emotions.

Image from the movie Mufasa: The Lion King.

Unfortunate, Mufasa: The Lion King The film has not been well-received by critics. It has been criticized for its unoriginal plot, lacking significant innovation compared to the original version. The director also lacked skill in developing the characters to evoke emotions in the viewers.

Song, prequel The Lion King It continues to attract audiences. International revenue is currently at over $122 million despite facing competition. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 .

Prince of Bac Lieu dropped in rank

This week, Moana's Journey 2 Dropped from second to third place with revenue of just over 1 billion VND by the end of the week.

Facing strong competition from Sister-in-law and Mufasa: The Lion King , an animated project from Disney, failed to maintain its momentum. However, the film is doing well in the international market, raking in over $790 million and ranking fourth on the list of highest-grossing films this year.

The last two positions in the top 5 are occupied by superhero films. Kraven the Hunter Leader and Vietnamese films The Prince of Bac Lieu . Both are priced at just over one billion, with a difference of only a few tickets.

It is worth noting the number of screenings of Kraven - the leader hunter and Prince of Bac Lieu higher Moana's Journey 2 However, the revenue was not as high, indicating that neither film made a strong impression on the audience.

Kraven - the leader hunter It was heavily criticized internationally by critics for its weak script, disjointed plot, and lackluster performance by lead actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

The hype surrounding the young master of Bac Lieu has cooled down compared to last week.

Last week, Lynx: Demon Possessed Over 4,900 tickets were still sold over the weekend, bringing total revenue to over 87 billion VND. The 100 billion VND mark is still quite far off.

This week, all attention will be focused on Kaleidoscope The film version is also the last Vietnamese film of 2024.

Directed by Vo Thanh Hoa, the film impresses with its visuals and costumes that strongly reflect the student style of the 2000s, perfectly capturing the spirit of author Nguyen Nhat Anh's stories.

Like the original story, the film depicts the daily lives of the trio Quy Rom (Hung Anh), Tieu Long (Nhat Linh), and Hanh (Phuong Duyen). Their classroom hours and everyday lives are as colorful and diverse as a kaleidoscope, creating wonderful memories for generations of readers.

According to predictions, Kaleidoscope will defeat Sister-in-law to lead the box office this week.

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