Forsage's 9th release bombed in Chinese theaters
Holy Smokes, 'F9' Fizzles Out in China During Second Weekend
The action-packed film, "F9," suffered a major setback in China over its second weekend. The movie, part of the iconic Fast & Furious franchise, saw an astonishing 85% drop in box office sales compared to its opening weekend. According to Deadline, the film managed to earn an additional $20.8 million, as per a report from Deadline.
One potential reason behind this shocking drop could be the controversial statement made by star John Cena. In an interview, Cena referred to Taiwan as a "country" sparking a furious backlash on Chinese social media. The outcry led to calls for a boycott of the film.
However, it's essential to consider that a significant drop in box office share during the second weekend in China is customary for this franchise. Previous franchise entries, such as "F8" and the spin-off "Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw," witnessed similar declines of 70% and 72% respectively. Despite this, experts predict the final earnings for "F9" in China will reach around $210 million, solid numbers given the current state of the film industry.
Meanwhile, the sci-fi thriller "A Quiet Place Part II" had a successful debut in China, generating $15 million during its opening weekend. It's worth noting that the initial film ultimately grossed $34 million in China, so the sequel is likely to reach a similar result.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on cinema, leading to unpredictable box office results. Theaters in China reopened and closed multiple times during this period, resulting in volatile attendance patterns. This could have contributed to the drop in earnings for "F9" during its second weekend. Other factors that could have played a role include front-loaded releases, competition from other films, and market saturation resulting from franchise fatigue. For accurate data on these films' earnings, refer to industry reports like Box Office Mojo or Chinese box office tracking platforms.
- The sudden drop in Chinese box office sales for 'F9' over its second weekend might not be solely attributed to the controversy surrounding John Cena's statement, as previous Fast & Furious franchise entries exhibited similar drops.
- The Chinese box office revenue generated by 'F9' has a potential to reach around $210 million, despite the huge drop during its second weekend, indicating a robust performance for the film in China.
- Meanwhile, the sci-fi thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II' bore impressive results in China, outperforming 'F9' during its opening weekend with a $15 million earnings, potentially surpassing the initial film's $34 million earnings in China.
- Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cinema industry, unpredictable box office results and fluctuating attendance patterns could have potentially affected 'F9''s earnings over its second weekend in China.
