Zhang Ziyi, Peter Chan's ‘She's Got No Name' Debuts Atop China Box Office
The film, which reunites Zhang with acclaimed director Peter Chan Ho-sun, marks one of the strongest local debuts of the summer season so far. Imax accounted for $2.6 million of the China box office from 690 screens.
More from Variety
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas to Be Presented Honorary Oscars
Peter Chan Opens Up About Career Struggles and Artistic Evolution at Shanghai Film Festival Masterclass: 'I Had to Find My Own Mode of Expression'
Brad Pitt Would Act With Tom Cruise Again but Only on the Ground: 'I'm Not Gonna Hang My Ass Off Airplanes and S-- Like That'
Based on one of China's most famous unsolved murder cases, the film centers on Zhan-Zhou (Zhang Ziyi), a wife charged with the bloody dismemberment of her husband during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai in the 1940s – a killing that seems impossible for her to have committed alone. The murder thrusts Zhan-Zhou into the spotlight and the court of public opinion, forcing her towards a fate intertwined with that of her own country. The story follows the case from Japanese-occupied Shanghai through the Kuomintang Nationalist government victory and into the People's Republic, ending in 1993 though the accused murderer lived until 2006.
The film opened the Shanghai International Film Festival, following which it had a platform release across the city before the country-wide opening. It has a running total of $26.9 million.
Universal's 'How to Train Your Dragon' continued to perform well in its second weekend, and was in second place with $7.4 million. The live-action remake has now grossed $23.1 million since its June 13 release.
Paramount's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' was third with $2.5 million. After four weekends, the Tom Cruise-led action sequel has earned a cumulative $60.6 million in China.
Taopiaopiao's Chinese romantic comedy 'Love List' followed with $2.4 million in fourth place, raising its total to $6.6 million. Rounding out the top five was the animated fantasy 'Endless Journey of Love,' which brought in $1.4 million for a $24.2 million cume.
Total nationwide box office revenue for the weekend reached $43.3 million, helping push China's year-to-date total to $3.975 billion, which is now tracking 24.2% ahead of 2024.
Best of Variety
New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Nike Kobe 9 EM ‘China' releasing Holiday 2025
The post Nike Kobe 9 EM 'China' releasing Holiday 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nike's signature Kobe Bryant sneaker line has been massively popular over the last few years in terms of both NBA and WNBA talent constantly preferring his sneakers over others. Thanks to the Nike Kobe line, the low-top sneakers have become go-to options for top talent across the globe and come this holiday, we'll see the return of a Chinese-inspired Nike Kobe 9 EM return as a public release. Check our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was a massive influence in Asia thanks to their love of basketball, but Bryant's involvement and consistent trips to meet his fans in person made him a sort of idol to fans around the globe. Bryant also never forget about his Chinese fans, constantly paying homage to the Chinese New Year with yearly sneaker releases. This particular Nike Kobe 9 EM sports the colors of China's flag in honor of Kobe's fan base. First released in 2014, the shoes will receive a retro return for the first time since their original drop. Nike Kobe 9 EM 'China' The 'China' colorway is characterized by University Red/Metallic Gold-Black in this case, much like the look of China's flag. The Nike Kobe 9 EM is a derivative low-top version of the Nike Kobe 9 Elite, which featured a mid-calf high top following Bryant's achilles tear in 2013. This silhouette is based in a Nike Zoom outsole and features synthetic materials along the upper. The mostly red uppers are perforated for breathability and are contrasted by hits of shimmering gold throughout the Nike Swoosh, midsole speckling, and Kobe Bryant signature along the heel. The hallmark detail of these is the snake graphic along the tongue done in the style of traditional Chinese artwork. The Nike Kobe 9 EM 'China' is expected to return sometime during the 2025 holidays with an official drop date yet to be announced. The shoes will arrive on Nike SNKRS app for an undisclosed retail price, but they should be hovering around $190 given previous releases. Will you be marking your calendar for this upcoming drop? Related: Nike Air Foamposite 'Cough Drop' release update Related: Nike KD 18 'Trey Five' coming August 2025
Forbes
6 hours ago
- Forbes
India Box Office: ‘Saiyyaara' Ranks Among Global Top Scorers
Indian actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda on a poster of their debut film 'Saiyyaara'. The new Hindi film - Saiyyaara - had an unexpected opening day at the box office. The film features newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda and is directed by Mohit Suri. After breaking records in advance bookings, the Bollywood film managed to score a whopping $2.5 million in India alone and the opening global gross stood at $3.3 million. The Indian film scored an impressive $13.8 million worldwide in its opening weekend and became the ninth highest-grossing film worldwide. Saiyyaara Crosses $3 million Opening Day Collection Director Mohit Suri, known for his musical rom-coms, struck gold with his latest Bollywood release - Saiyyaara. After scoring big in advance bookings and opening day collections, the film managed to rank among top-scoring films of the week worldwide for the week ending July 20. Irshad Kamil, Mithoon and Raj Shekhar have penned the lyrics for the film's songs which were chartbusters much before Saiyyaara hit theatres. Soon after the advance bookings opened for Saiyyaara, the audience showed immense love for the film despite featuring newcomers. Before the release, the movie made $1 million in advance bookings sales in India alone. The film had a smashing opening at the box office, scoring nearly $3 million in India and $3.7 million worldwide. Saiyyaara maintained the pace on Saturday - its second day at the box office. It crossed $6 million at the Indian ticket windows in two days and grossed $7.5 globally. According to producers Yash Raj Films, the film made $13.8 million worldwide and earned more than $10 million at the Indian box office by the end of the first weekend. With that score, Saiyaara became the ninth highest-grossing film worldwide on Comscore's list this week. The list recorded $11.9 million global gross for the film. Saiyaara scored the second highest opening weekend for any film in India in 2025. Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical war drama Chhaava remains on the top. Saiyyaara is being hailed as the highest opener for any Hindi film headlined by debutants. It also marks the biggest opening ever for a Mohit Suri film. Suri has previously delivered fan favorites Ek Villain and Aashiqui 2. Even before the release, Saiyyaara was being hailed by Mohit Suri fans as the unofficial third film in the hit romantic franchise Aashiqui. The film is not Aashiqui 3, not officially. Yet, much like the previous two films, the new one is about artists finding each other and the sacrifices they make for their selfless love. Loosely based on the Korean film A Moment To Remember, Saiyyaara is about a troubled musician (Panday) and his connection with a shy writer (Padda). As he does his best to run away from his traumatic situation instead of dealing with it, the musician meets a simple young writer who mesmerizes him and leads him on the path of light and love. The writer has her own demons of the past to deal with, but she is more willing to do it and takes the lead. The obstacles that come in this love story and how the lovers tackle them forms the crux of Saiyaara. Saiyyaara is evidently illogical and impractical at many times, but the film is about emotions and passion. If tragic love stories are your pick, this will be a good one. Interestingly, the film does not end on a tragic note. The climax is full of selfless love, hope and a ray of light. Panday makes his acting debut with Saiyyaara while Padda has earlier featured in Prime Video's Big Girls Don't Cry and the film marks her Bollywood debut. The cast does a commendable job, with Panday deserving a special mention. While most of the passion and emotions in the film come from the plot itself, he lends one of the emotional scenes in the climax such honesty and craft that it transforms into a memorable one. Saiyyaara, however, is not a flawless film. It skips almost every detail of the surrounding society - it avoids anything but personal emotions in the narrative. The focus of the love story is so limited that it fails to provide an empathetic graph to the people involved in the love story except for the lead couple. Even the parents, except for the one who provides a trauma-turned-redemption angle to the love saga, are not explored enough.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Unitree Robots Break Into Entertainment, Sports and Industry--Company Enters New Phase of Robotics Integration
HANGZHOU, China, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitree Robotics has always been dedicated to creating fun, friendly, and engaging robots for the public, aiming to bring joy and companionship through robotics technology. From a cowboy walking the streets of Austin, Texas, to viral livestreamed boxing tournaments online, Unitree Robotics is pushing the boundaries of robotics in modern life. As a pioneer in civilian robotics, the company is capturing global attention by combining technological precision with cultural relevance—and deploying its creations across entertainment, industry and everyday life. Humanoid robots developed by Unitree have organically become social media sensations, with fans celebrating their diverse outfits, makeup and personalities. Whether striking a pose or dancing in sync, these expressive robots are blurring the lines between human and humanoid in consumer and entertainment spaces. One recent breakout cultural moment highlights this shift. Jake the Rizzbot, a G1 Unitree robot operated by a user, went viral in news stories and on social media, stunning crowds on the streets of Austin with his smooth moves and Gen Z slang—showcasing Unitree robots' capabilities for lifelike interaction. In the world of sports and entertainment, Unitree robots are also stepping into the ring—literally. The company's robot boxing matches showcase the stability and high-performance motion control of humanoid robots in extreme environments. On the industrial front, Unitree's quadruped robotic dogs are already making an impact. With deployments in firefighting, seedling monitoring in agriculture, power inspection, and hazardous terrain navigation, they are proving indispensable in environments where human safety is at risk. From cultural expression to life-saving industrial use cases, Unitree believes that robots can enrich every facet of modern life. The company is leading the charge toward a more interactive, inclusive, and integrated robotic future with robots that entertain, connect, and protect. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Unitree Robotics
