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Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' Breaks Box Office Records
Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' has become a massive hit in China, breaking box office records and earning over $200 million in just nine days. The film, a spinoff of Chow's 2001 hit 'Shaolin Soccer', has been praised for its unique blend of martial arts and soccer.
At a glance
- The film has added $73.7 million to its total, lifting it to $214.3 million in just nine days.
- Kung Fu Soccer has prompted ticketing giant Maoyan to raise its full-run forecast to $441 million.
- The film is expected to finish just short of Chow's personal box-office record of RMB 3.39 billion ($500 million-plus).