Chinese Sci-Fi Film "Stars Aligned" Grosses Over 50 Million Yuan in Two Days
The domestic sci-fi film "Stars Aligned" has surpassed 50 million yuan in ticket sales within two days of its release. The movie, which premiered yesterday, also received a 7.6 rating on Douban.
The domestic science fiction film "Stars Aligned" has grossed over 50 million yuan (approximately $7.2 million USD) within two days of its theatrical release. The movie premiered yesterday, surpassing the 50 million yuan mark by Sunday, IT Home reported on July 26.
The film also garnered a score of 7.6 on Douban, a popular Chinese film review platform. Nearly 50,000 viewers participated in the review, with 29.4% giving the film a five-star rating. "Stars Aligned" tells the story of three Chinese astronauts who encounter an emergency situation during their return trip to Earth, losing contact with ground control.
"Stars Aligned" is directed by Zhang Disha and produced by Huang Jianxin. The cast is led by Huang Bo, Wu Lei, Gao Ye, and Sun Yang. The film is set in a future where the astronauts' fate is altered by a mysterious signal.
The rise of domestic sci-fi films in China's film industry has been a notable trend in recent years, and "Stars Aligned" aims to capitalize on this momentum. Its opening weekend box office performance suggests potential success in the Chinese market.