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Fast & Furious 9 (F9) Raked in $194.9 Million in China 🚗💰

Hold on to your seatbelts! The latest installment of the high-octane franchise, "Fast & Furious 9", or simply "F9", just smashed box office records in China, raking in a whopping $194.9 million during its 2021 release! According to Deadline, this impressive haul made F9 the 19th highest-grossing U.S. film in China of all time. 🇨🇳

Let's put that into perspective. During the pandemic era, no other Hollywood film has managed to make more than $100 million during a single weekend. So, F9's performance was a real game-changer! 🎬💥

Interestingly, the majority of the film's initial profits came from China alone, with an astounding $135 million grabbed within the first weekend. This figure lands F9 in second place among Universal's top studio openings in China. 💰🇨🇳

But hold on, there's more! Local experts are predicting that F9 will see an extremely optimistic total of $250 million in China. If it does, it would be a first for any Hollywood film during the pandemic era. 🌟

American audiences will have to hold their horses a bit longer – the film is not set to debut in the US until the end of June 2021. But based on China's response, it's safe to say Fast & Furious fans stateside are in for a real treat! 🤘💨

Wondering how F9 stacks up against other pandemic-era releases? Well, as of recent data, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) came in with $132 million, while the Minecraft Movie (2025) debuted with $14.5 million. F9 clearly outperformed most of its pandemic-era competition, though direct comparisons are a bit slim due to limited data from 2020–2022. 📊

It's also worth noting that China has been considering a possible Hollywood entertainment ban, which adds another layer of context to F9's impressive performance. Regardless of the future landscape, Fast & Furious 9 has undoubtedly proven its resilience and striking appeal in the global market. 🌐🎉

[1] Box Office Mojo. (n.d.). Fast & Furious 9 (2021) Box Office / Worldwide Gross. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=fastnine.htm

[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2021, January 14). China's Film Regulators Say They Are Open to Talks on Hollywood bilateral film co-production in 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/london-contacts/chinas-film-regulators-say-they-are-open-to-talks-on-hollywood-bilateral-film-co-production-in-2021-1234915338/

[3] Deadline Hollywood. (2021, June 27). 'Fast and Furious 9' Makes a Speedy Start in China With a $135M Launch Over the Weekend. Retrieved March 24, 2022, from https://deadline.com/2021/06/fast-and-furious-9-china-box-office-194-9m-1234792437/

The astonishing success of Fast & Furious 9 (F9) in China has left many in the global markets furious, as the film raked in a staggering $194.9 million, surpassing most other Hollywood films during the pandemic era.
With an initial take of $135 million within the first weekend in China, F9 sits comfortably in second place among Universal's top studio openings in that region, just edging out its competitors in the movies-and-tv entertainment sector.
If predictions hold true and F9 generates an estimated $250 million in China, it would mark a significant milestone as the first Hollywood film to do so during the pandemic era, further cementing its place in the billion-dollar markets.
As entertainment regulations continue to evolve in China, many question the future landscape for Hollywood films like F9, but one thing remains certain – Fast & Furious 9 has undeniably demonstrated its resilience and global appeal, setting a new standard for pandemic-era cinema.