The next day.
Sunday morning.
Last night, Zhang Ye had been on the phone until midnight. By the time he slept, it was almost dawn. When he opened his eyes again, his parents and parents-in-law were already at home. Zhang Ye could hear his mother's loud voice from his bed upstairs. He smiled and yawned, stretching his back as he went downstairs.
"Dad, Mom," he greeted them.
Wu Zeqing looked at him, "Why didn't you sleep longer?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I can't sleep anymore."
His mother pulled him back. "Have you seen the box office results? Did you see that? "
"I knew about it earlier than you, so how could I not see it?" Zhang Ye laughed.
Dad's face was full of excitement. "This is too much. You've broken the record!"
Li Qinqin also said excitedly, "Little Ye, you've really caused a big stir this time!"
Wu Changhe looked exhausted and sleepy. Clearly, he had not slept well yesterday because of the box office results of Wolf Warrior 2.
It was too high!
It was too scary!
There had never been such a high opening box office in the history of the domestic film industry!
Zhang Ye chuckled and said, "Dad, Mom, this is only the first day. As for how the box office earnings will go in the end, we still have to see how it performs over the next few days. The opening weekend box office earnings are very important, but in the end, it's still the total box office earnings that matters. So I won't be around to entertain you all. I need to make a trip to the studio to arrange some promotional tasks. I'll be very busy for the next month, so if I get home late in the coming days, please help me take care of Sisi."
His mother said, "Don't worry, we're here!"
Li Qinqin urged, "Hurry up and get back to work!"
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Let's go. I'll drive you to the studio."
"What are you doing?" Zhang Ye asked.
Old Wu said, "I booked the entire theater in the morning and invited my colleagues to watch Wolf Warrior 2."
Zhang Ye said happily, "Alright, let's go together then."
…
The news was already overwhelming.
"The Shocking Counterattack of China's Movies!"
"Hollywood Faces a Formidable Enemy!"
"The Ultimate Box Office Explosion of China's Film Market!"
What Happened Yesterday?
"Commando 2 loses to Wolf Warrior 2 at its premiere!"
"For the first time in history! Hollywood Loses to Made in China!
"The world may re-examine the China market!"
"How Far Can Chinese Movies Go?"
"Who will be the champion of this weekend's global box office?"
"Hollywood insiders predict that Wolf Warrior 2 may just be a short-lived farce!"
England.
America.
France.
Japan.
Canada.
The news in many countries around the world was frantically reporting this matter. Some countries even published the news in the most prominent position on the front page. It could be seen that the sudden rise of China's film industry had really frightened the world. The media of many countries and industry insiders in the international film industry found it difficult to accept this fact!
The news from China was even fiercer!
Xinhua News Agency!
Central TV!
Even People's Daily!
Many of the domestic media outlets began to support Zhang Ye!
…
At the studio.
The atmosphere was jubilant.
The moment Zhang Ye arrived, he was surrounded.
"Ah!"
"Director Zhang!"
"We're too awesome!"
"We're famous! It's on fire! "
"Have you seen the international news?"
From night until now, many people in the studio have not even slept. They have been immersed in this deep ecstasy, unable to control themselves!
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I've seen it. What's the situation now?"
Everyone reported the situation.
Ha Qiqi said, "In order to avoid our limelight, three directors have confirmed that their new movies will be delayed. That's why our screening rate has increased."
"How much is it today?" Zhang Ye asked.
Ha Qiqi said excitedly, "It's already at 45%!"
Zhang Zuo said, "Almost half of the movie theaters in the country are ours!"
Zhang Ye nodded. "Alright, are the real-time box office results out yet?"
"It's out a long time ago. We can already show it in real time!" Little Wang picked up her cell phone and said, "Let me check the latest numbers. Ah, as of now, we've already earned 93 million RMB at the box office today! It's not even noon yet! Ah! It's at 93.5 million RMB! It's going to pass 100 million RMB soon! "
Zhang Ye said, "What about Commando 2?"
Tong Fu checked. "It's about the same. It's already over 10 million USD."
Zhang Ye immediately said, "Winning for a day doesn't mean much. Everyone, don't let your guard down. The battle has only just begun, so we mustn't drop the ball at this time. We have to go all out in one go. We have to keep up with the promotions. Where's the art department? Have the posters of us breaking 300 million RMB come out yet? " Seeing that he had received an affirmative answer, he immediately said, "Alright, let's keep working on it. Don't make it too late. Old Ha, tell the actors to take on a few more projects. Be it on the news or variety shows, help them promote the movie a little more. In any case, we have to take first place in the global box office rankings this weekend!"
"OK!"
"Got it, Director Zhang!"
"Understood!"
Everyone got to work.
…
In China.
On Weibo.
"It broke 100 million RMB today!"
"It's already broken through!"
"Wolf Warrior 2 is going to defy all logic!"
"Will it be able to take first place in the weekend box office?"
"No one can say for sure! Commando 2 is catching up too! "
"Come on, Face-smacking Zhang!"
"Kill that Wilson!"
"Take down Hollywood!"
"Lord Zhang is almighty! It's all up to you now!"
…
America.
Wilson's company.
"We'll definitely catch up today!"
"Right, the premiere doesn't mean much. The box office earnings still depend on the momentum!"
"This weekend's champion will definitely be us!"
"There has never been a foreign movie that has had a higher weekend box office earnings than a Hollywood movie! It'll definitely be no exception this time! "
"Publicity! Increase the publicity efforts of the various countries!"
"No matter how much publicity money we have to spend, we have to get first place!"
Wilson was getting anxious.
The film crew of Commando 2 was getting anxious.
Hollywood was also getting anxious.
…
On the Web.
The netizens from all over the world were pulling out their stools to watch the show.
"This is too intense!"
"The box office earnings are hanging onto it!"
"Wolf Warrior 2 VS Commando 2, who will win?"
"This is a battle of dignity!"
"This Chinese movie is really scary!"
"The winner will be revealed very soon!"
"Could it be that the history of cinema is really going to be rewritten?"
"That won't happen. The legends of Hollywood won't be destroyed that easily!"
"Yeah, that's Hollywood we're talking about, the highest temple of the film industry!"
…
On this day.
People all over the world were staring at the box office rankings. Everyone had a look of shock in their eyes as they watched in trepidation!
US $10 million!
US $20 million!
US $30 million!
The two movies were practically fighting to the death!
The media.
The people.
The industry insiders.
China.
America.
Japan.
There were only a few minutes left!
Everyone was waiting for the final result!
When the global weekend box office earnings came to an end, when the numbers finally stopped!
The entire world was in an uproar!
The Web blew up.
"God!"
"How could this be?"
"They won again?"
"The Chinese guy won again?"
"This — what's going on! What the hell is going on! "
"Who predicted that Wolf Warrior 2 would be a flash in the pan?"
"That's a Hollywood blockbuster we're talking about! That's Director Wilson we're talking about! That's the sequel to Commando! Why can't it beat a Chinese movie?! "
"This is so fucking strange!"
"What the hell!"
"My China bro, you're amazing! You guys are amazing! "
The global weekend (Saturday and Sunday) box office rankings:
First: Wolf Warrior 2.
Second: Commando 2.
China's movie took first place again!
Wolf Warrior 2's Sunday box office earnings: US $48.12 million. Total weekend box office earnings: US $88.2 million!
Commando 2's Sunday box office earnings: US $45.8 million. Total weekend box office earnings: US $81.05 million!
At this moment, Wilson's face was ashen. Many of the Hollywood directors and industry insiders were also unable to accept this. They could allow themselves to lose to a Hollywood movie or a Hollywood director, but they absolutely could not allow themselves to lose to a foreign movie, much less a movie that originated from China. To them, this was a great humiliation. It was like a slap to the face and it stung!
What are China movies trying to do?
Are you guys on steroids?!
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