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China Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Makes Robust Debut in Slowing Theatrical Market


'Alien: Romulus' made a robust debut at the mainland Chinese box office despite a challenge from other new release titles.

“ Alien: Romulus ” enjoyed strong Saturday and Sunday showings in Chinese cinemas to take a robust opening weekend win and stay ahead of Japanese animation title “Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram.” The figures are strong considering that Hollywood titles generally have struggled over the past five years, compared with the earlier 2010s era when audiences were more in tune with western values and local films were weaker. On its Friday opening day, the film was bested by “Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram,” according to local data providers.

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