In 2021, the total box office of May Day had already exceeded 1 billion yuan. Among them," Your Wedding " took the lead with 333 million yuan at the box office, and " Over the Cliff " followed closely behind with 252 million yuan at the box office. In addition," Secret Visitor " ranked third with a box office of 144 million. According to the " Analysis Report on the Chinese Film Market " released by the Lighthouse Research Institute, the box office of the May Day in 2021 was expected to be no less than 1.8 billion yuan, which was higher than the total box office of the May Day in 2019. However, the search results did not provide any relevant information about the box office situation of the May Day episode in 2023, so it was impossible to give an accurate answer.
In 2022, the total box office of the May Day movie had already exceeded 200 million yuan. According to the specific data, as of 19:30 on May 2, the total box office (including pre-sales) of May Day this year had accumulated more than 200 million yuan. Currently, I Really Hate Long-Distance Romance, The Bad Guy Alliance, and Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore's Mystery were in the top three at the box office. Compared to previous years, the May Day premiere was the second most important movie season in the Chinese film market in the first half of the year. Last year, the box office of the May Day premiere exceeded 1.6 billion yuan. This year, due to the impact of the COvid-19 epidemic, the May Day film continued the trend of the Qingming Festival, resulting in fewer films. Even so, the May Day box office still performed well, reaching 200 million yuan.
The box office earnings of the movie " The 20th Decree " had already exceeded 2.2 billion yuan, surpassing the movie " Crazy Alien " and entering the top 32 box office earnings in Chinese film history. The movie was directed by Zhang Yimou and starred Lei Jiayin, Ma Li, Zhao Liying, etc. It was a realistic comedy film. The title was taken from the 20th article of the criminal law, which was the " justifiable defense " clause. The film did not perform well at the box office during the Spring Festival, but after the end of the Spring Festival, it won the single-day box office for many consecutive days. Currently, the film's Douban rating was 7.6, with 41.8% of the audience giving it a 4-star rating. The movie's box office success was an affirmation of the film's creator and also proved the audience's recognition and love for the movie.
In 2023, the total box office of the new May Day film had exceeded 970 million yuan, while in 2024, the total box office of the new May Day film had exceeded 800 million yuan. According to different reports, there were a total of eight or 17 new films released on May Day this year, covering a variety of topics, such as action, crime, animation, comedy, suspense, love, and so on. The specific box office data and rankings were as follows: - 2023 May Day New Film Box Office Ranking (including pre-screening and pre-sales): It has exceeded 900 million yuan, of which 7 films have exceeded 10 million yuan at the box office. The action blockbuster "King of the Sky" took the lead with 353 million yuan at the box office."Unfamiliar with Life" and "So Many Years" were temporarily in second and third place with 283 million and 155 million respectively. - [2024 May Day New Film's total box office (including pre-sales): It has exceeded 800 million. Among them, Peacekeepers, Fortress Besieged, and Thelma Money Spending are currently in the top three at the box office (including pre-sales).] - In 2024, the total box office of the May Day new film had exceeded 600 million yuan, among which "Peacekeepers,""The Fortress Besieged by the Walled City of Nine Dragons" and "Spy House Code Name: White" ranked in the top three. In summary, the total box office figures of the May Day new film varied from year to year and from reports. The specific box office figures might need further confirmation.
Zhao Liying's movie," Rule 20," had already exceeded 4 billion yuan at the box office. The movie was currently screening on February 21st, 2024, at 12:00 PM, and it was a huge success. Zhao Liying was a highly anticipated star, and her box office appeal was once again proven.
There was no definite figure for the box office of the May Day premiere this year. However, according to the data from Cat's Eye Professional, some third-party media organizations had predicted the box office of several films. Among them, the box office of " Shocking Rescue " was estimated to be between 1.2 billion and 1.5 billion yuan, while the box office of " King of the Sky " was estimated to be between 650 million and 900 million yuan. In addition, some industry insiders believe that this year's May Day box office is expected to exceed 2021's 1.673 billion yuan. Although no specific box office estimates were provided, based on the large number of films released on May Day this year, the variety of films, and the competition from some popular animated films, the total box office of May Day was estimated to be between 1 billion and 1.3 billion yuan.
It could be seen that the May Day box office had been on the rise for the past few years. In 2018 and 2019, the total box office of May Day was between 1 billion and 1.5 billion yuan. In 2021, the box office of May Day broke the record with 1.673 billion yuan. There were many films on May Day this year, covering action, suspense, comedy, animation, romance, and many other types. The audience had more choices to watch. According to the predictions of relevant agencies, the total box office of the May Day show this year might be between 1 billion and 1.3 billion yuan. In addition, several animated films on May Day this year had also become a big attraction. Among them, Howl's Moving Castle, as a classic work of Hayao Miyazaki, had the best audience base and the highest recognition. The audience was targeted at all ages. Overall, the May Day box office showed a warming trend, and the market was recovering well.
In 2024, the pre-sales box office of the new film had already exceeded 60 million yuan. Currently, Peacekeepers and Riot Squad, Spy House Codename: White, and The Fortress Besieged by the Walled City were the top three films at the pre-sales box office. A total of nine new films were released on May Day this year, including the animated film "Spy House Codename: White","Howl's Moving Castle" and "Pigman Movie: Interstellar Operation". These data showed that the supply of movies for the May Day premiere was very rich, satisfying the needs of different audiences.
The pre-sales box office of the May Day movie had already exceeded ten million yuan. To be specific, according to the data of Lighthouse Professional, so far, the pre-sales box office of many May Day new films had exceeded 10 million yuan. Among them," Peace-keeping Riot Squad,"" There's Nothing A Hotpot Can't Solve," and " Spy House Codename: White " were temporarily ranked in the top three. In addition, there were other films that performed well in the pre-sales stage. The activity level of the May Day movie market had increased significantly, adding more expectations to the upcoming holiday.
Yang Zi's movie box office earnings had indeed exceeded 8 billion. Although the box office of the movie she starred in was only 196 million yuan, her works continued to sell well in the market, attracting a large number of viewers to watch in the cinema. Yang Zi's success not only demonstrated her personal strength, but also witnessed the prosperity and development of Chinese movies. Her box office appeal was recognized by the audience. This achievement could not be separated from her own efforts and talent, but also from the audience's love and support for her work.
The box office sales of the movie, Hot and Boiling, broke 400 million yuan on the first day. The movie achieved this result on the first day of release. This movie was directed by Jia Ling, with Jia Ling and Lei Jiayin leading the roles. Zhang Xiaofei, Sha Yi, Zhao Haiyan, Zhang Qi, Xu Juncong, Bu Yu, Zhu Tianfu, Liu Honglu, and others also participated in the movie. The audience's reputation and box office response to this movie were very strong. The ratings of the ticket sales and cat's eye were very high. The plot of " Hot and Boiling " was full of positive energy, and the comedy's all-star lineup also received much attention. This movie became the first choice for many viewers to watch during the Spring Festival.