Chapter 566: Box Office Hits

After the premiere, "Wolf Warrior 2" became even more popular.

The news media present at the event praised the film comprehensively in their news pages the next day, and the film critics who were invited to the event also wrote favorable reviews of "Wolf Warrior 2" on their Weibo accounts.

After the premiere, cinemas in major cities across the country, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Shenzhen, etc., also started preview screenings of "Wolf Warrior 2".

Wu Jing and Gu Wei each took a group of the main creative team and split into two groups to go to the target cities for roadshows and fan meetings.

Shenzhen City.

"According to cinema chains, Wolf Warrior 2 will account for approximately 20% of the national screenings on its first day of release tomorrow, and will reach over 50% on the second day, the 28th.

Currently, there is only one film on the market, The Founding of an Army, which was released on the 27th at the same time as ours, but their market response is far inferior to ours, so they don’t have much competitiveness.”

After the roadshow, Yang Dan reported to Gu Wei the screening data for the film after its release.

The reason why the screening schedule on the first day was only 20% was because Wu Jing requested that "Wolf Warrior 2" be released at 8:01 pm on the 27th to pay tribute to the August 1st Army Day.

It only had a 4-hour screening time on the first day, but it accounted for 20% of the screening rate for the entire day. In fact, during this short period of time in the evening, most of the screenings in cinemas across the country were given to "Wolf Warrior 2".

"How's the feedback from the previews these days?"

“Although Douban hasn’t released its ratings yet, according to feedback from the company’s marketing department, the current online public opinion is basically one-sided and positive.

In addition to news media and film critics, many viewers who watched the preview posted online praising Wolf Warrior 2.

Gu Wei nodded.

Although with his joining, "Wolf Warrior 2" has received far more attention than the original time and space.

But after all, the plot has some differences from the original version, and he is still a little unsure whether it can achieve the same results as the original time and space.

But now it seems that everything is moving in the right direction.

The quality of the film has improved compared to the original, but the main theme has not changed. It arouses the audience's patriotic feelings and is more popular with everyone.

"Where are the director and the others now?"

"Director Wu and Professor Yu Qian and his group should arrive in Yuezhou today. According to the plan, they will go to Shancheng tomorrow."

"We have done what we should do. Success or failure will depend on tomorrow."

"Don't worry too much. Our movie has such a good reputation and is so popular right now, it will definitely be a big hit!"

Zhang Tianai had a gentle expression on her face. She was on a roadshow with Gu Wei in the same publicity team, and she could see that Gu Wei was worried about the future performance of the film these days.

Gu Wei has shot so many hit movies and has always been full of confidence. He has never been as worried as he is now.

"I understand, we will definitely succeed." Gu Wei turned around and gave Zhang Tianai a reassuring smile.

No one would know what he was worried about at this time.

If this version of "Wolf Warrior 2" can finally gross 2 billion or 3 billion, everyone will think that this movie will undoubtedly be a hit.

Only Gu Wei himself knew that if the final box office could not exceed 5 billion, it would be because of him that the team was lagging behind.

After all, the performance of the original "Wolf Warrior 2" was too high, almost reaching the box office limit of a single film in the domestic film market.

Gu Wei never thought that his joining would bring the box office to a higher level.

It's not that he lacks confidence. The domestic film market is so small and the number of people watching movies is so large. Even if his box office appeal is strong, he can't create more audiences out of thin air.

The films he has made in the past had a box office potential of 1 billion in the original version. He is confident that he can rely on his own appeal to increase the box office by 500 million or even more, because the market has potential and Gu Wei's personal reputation has been established through so many years of continuous success.

It can attract more audiences to the cinema, thereby increasing the box office performance of the film.

However, the box office performance of "Wolf Warrior 2" in its original time and space was so high that almost all the audiences who could watch it had seen it, and many even watched it twice or even three times.

No matter how famous Gu Wei is, it can only make the box office data of the movie look better in the early stage of its release. He himself has no confidence whether he can make the final box office performance reach a higher level.

But he couldn't tell this to anyone.

If someone says now that the target box office for "Wolf Warrior 2" is 5 billion, everyone will think he is talking nonsense, even though director Wu Jing's current expectation for the movie's box office may only be over 1 billion.

Time flies, and soon it is the 27th.

At 8:01 pm, "Wolf Warrior 2" was screened on time in theaters across the country.

Wanda Cinemas in Beijing.

"Hurry up, I finally got the ticket online!"

"If you ask me, you're just bored. If it's hard to buy now, just wait a few days to watch it. It's just a movie."

"What do you know? This is Gu Wei's first action military film, and judging by the online reviews, it's getting really good reviews!"

"It's okay for those girls to like Gu Wei, but why are you, a guy, also a fan?"

"What's with all the star-chasing? I just like the TV dramas and movies directed by Gu Wei. His movies have never disappointed me. It's definitely worth watching his movies just for his name. They're definitely not bad movies. At least they're worth the price of admission."

At 8:01, several theaters in the cinema were showing "Wolf Warrior 2" at the same time. There were still 15 minutes left and a long line had formed outside the theater.

At the sales window, the staff selling drinks and popcorn are also busy.

The ticket checking started, and this wave of audiences entered one after another, and the number of people in the hall suddenly decreased a lot.

"Wow, it's only Thursday today, why are there so many people here!" After serving the last customer a drink and popcorn, the young man in uniform breathed a sigh of relief.

"What else could it be? Wolf Warrior 2 is coming out.

Gu Wei’s films are always like this.” The colleague next to him retorted.

"With so many people here, are all the movies tonight full?"

“Well, the attendance was almost 100 percent.

Tomorrow is Friday, and then there will be a weekend, so we will be busy these few days."

On the 28th, in the hotel room.

The ringing of the cell phone woke up the sleeping person.

"Okay, I understand. We'll continue with the original itinerary today. I'll discuss with Director Wu later to see if we should extend the trip."

Gu Wei hung up the phone, threw the phone aside, and waved his hands vigorously, unable to conceal the excitement in his heart.

Then he lowered his head and gave Zhang Tianai a big kiss on her pink and fair face.

".What's wrong, so early in the morning?"

Zhang Tianai, who was still sleeping soundly, was awakened by Gu Wei's big movement. He frowned slightly and muttered something with some dissatisfaction.

"[Wolf Warrior 2] grossed over 100 million RMB in just four hours on its first day, reaching 146 million RMB. The current real-time box office has exceeded 200 million RMB, and that's only been less than 12 hours."

"real?

Our film is going to be a huge hit!"

Zhang Tianai was originally drowsy and sleepy, but she immediately became alert after hearing Gu Wei's words.

She has been making movies over the years and knows very well what this data means.

The movie "The Richest Man in Xihong City" in which she starred in 2016, which grossed 2 billion yuan, only grossed 190 million yuan on the first day.

[Wolf Warrior 2] broke the 200 million yuan box office in 12 hours. As long as the word of mouth does not collapse, it is entirely possible that the final result will exceed [The Richest Man in Xihong City].

"It's definitely going to be a big seller, it just depends on how far it can go."

"Is this result better than your movie Detective Chinatown 2 that hit last summer?" Zhang Tianai suddenly asked curiously.

"Indeed, it's better than the results at the beginning of Detective Chinatown 2."

"Could the box office of our "Wolf Warrior 2" exceed 3 billion?" Zhang Tianai was a little unbelievable.

Currently, there are only two movies in China with box office revenue exceeding 3 billion yuan: "Detective Chinatown 2" and "The Mermaid".

If the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" exceeds 3 billion, it will at least be ranked third in the domestic movie box office rankings.

"Haha~ Exceeding 3 billion is no problem, but you might as well be a little bolder."

Zhang Tianai listened to his words and thought about it, then shook his head.

"3 billion box office is already an astronomical figure for me. I really can't imagine it going any higher."

Gu Wei smiled, turned around and pressed Zhang Tianai under him.

".Wow. It's so early in the morning, why don't you get up? Don't delay today's schedule."

"I just checked the time, it's still in time~

How can we not celebrate such good news?"

“.”

On the 28th, the second day of the release of "Wolf Warrior 2", it accounted for 56% of the national screenings and a whopping 77% of the overall box office, with a total box office of 268 million yuan throughout the day.

On the following two weekends of the 29th and 30th, "Wolf Warrior 2" took in extremely high box office of 342 million and 387 million respectively.

So far, "Wolf Warrior 2" has grossed a total of 1.143 billion yuan in box office revenue in its first four days of release.

The summer movie season was completely ignited by "Wolf Warrior 2".

Entering the working day, the performance of "Wolf Warrior 2" remained strong, with a shocking increase of more than 250 million per day on Monday and Tuesday.

The overwhelming box office, coupled with the strong support of good reputation, has made the screening schedule of "Wolf Warrior 2" in a counter-growth trend for five consecutive days, and is currently close to 60%.

The high screening schedule further increases the film’s box office, creating a positive cycle.

The outstanding performance of [Wolf Warrior 2] is inseparable from its extremely high reputation and audience support.

More than 740,000 viewers rated the film on Maoyan, with Wolf Warrior 2 ranking first among Chinese-language films with a high score of 9.7. "Burning", "shocking", "proud", and "blockbuster" have become "high-frequency words" when audiences talk about Wolf Warrior 2.

Many viewers praised "Wolf Warrior 2" as "a hormone-bursting blockbuster."

The exciting and intense fighting scenes in "Wolf Warrior 2" were also well received by the audience. The audience said that "the underwater fighting was so exciting, I was so nervous that I couldn't breathe" and "the tank drifting was very handsome and cool."

A week after its release, Wolf Warrior 2 has attracted audiences of all ages and social groups, with the film receiving widespread acclaim. The film was particularly praised by audiences, with lines like "Behind you is a powerful motherland" on the passport page at the end of the film sparking a nationwide wave of recommendations.

It was a blast! The plot was fast-paced and tight, making it a very enjoyable read throughout. However, it was also very tense, as the villains killed people without hesitation.

Gu Wei and Wu Jing's performances are fantastic. This is what a Chinese action blockbuster should be like!

The style is somewhat similar to Gu Wei's previous film, Operation Mekong, but the scenes are more grandiose and the fighting is more intense. Wu Jing is very suitable for playing a soldier, and Gu Wei's action scenes are simply amazing!

[It's very exciting! The war scenes are magnificent, and the fighting between people is exciting! It makes people's blood boil and fight for their compatriots!]

[Sure enough, Gu Wei has never let me down. With his participation, the quality of "Wolf Warrior 2" is obviously much higher than the first one.

Chinese people also have their own superheroes, the whole process is exciting! 】

The fight scenes are quite exciting. Speaking of individual heroism, isn't that the norm in American blockbusters? The plot, however, is worth considering, and a bit exaggerated in places, but the flaws outweigh the merits.

[Perhaps, you will never know how strong a sense of security your motherland has given you; perhaps, one day you will discover that you also deeply love your motherland!]

[A movie to judge whether there is double standard: it has all the routines of the American mainstream theme, and it is trying hard to learn the specialties of the American mainstream theme, but there is still some distance to go.

But using the methods that mainstream commercial films routinely and inevitably employ to criticize its shortcomings is a matter of double standards in values ​​and aesthetics – Americans drive cars like airplanes, so what’s wrong with Chinese filming a tank drifting?

It was truly electrifying. Even though it was quite late, the venue was still packed. It was so exciting! We were able to be so safe because someone was shielding us from danger and the cold!

【.】

[Wolf Warrior 2] has become a huge hit. On August 1, Army Day, there will be a military parade in Zhurihe.

RM Daily publishes news reports about movies on its main page.

#Who can challenge Wolf Warrior? Let’s show our military might and defend our country! #

He said, "Like the Zhurihe military parade, Wolf Warrior 2 has resonated strongly with domestic audiences with its masculine demeanor, heroic spirit, and patriotic fervor!"

After the official media made their statement, major domestic media also reported on the film. For a time, discussions about "Wolf Warrior 2" were everywhere online and offline.

"Brother Jing, I have to go back to the crew. This trip took up quite a bit of time. If I don't go back, I really won't be able to explain to the director."

After the national roadshow ended, the main creators met in Beijing. At this time, the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" had exceeded 2 billion yuan, and was still soaring at a rate of at least 200 million yuan per day.

Wu Jing has been in an excited state these days. After checking the real-time box office every day, he would confirm again and again with the people around him. The surprise brought to him by "Wolf Warrior 2" was really too big. It felt like an ordinary person winning the jackpot every time he bought a lottery ticket, which made people wonder if he was dreaming.

After returning to Beijing, Wu Jing proposed to take advantage of the popularity of the movie and continue to arrange fan meetings in large and medium-sized cities across the country, strike while the iron is hot, and help the box office reach a higher level.

Gu Wei had no objection, but it would be unreasonable if he didn't go back to "The Wandering Earth".

"It's okay, I know your crew still has scenes to shoot, so leave the rest to me.

I'll go back to the crew and tell Director Guo that I'll join the crew for filming once I'm done with this part."

Currently, "Wolf Warrior 2" has created a viewing craze and is widely discussed by the public as a hot social event.

Many professionals in the industry have raised their estimates for the final box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" to 3.5 billion yuan, and some believe that "Wolf Warrior 2" may surpass "Detective Chinatown 2" to become the new box office champion.

China Film Group.

"Gu Wei, this young man, is truly capable of surprising people. Where do you foresee the box office performance of Wolf Warrior 2?"

La Peikang looked at the various real-time data about "Wolf Warrior 2" brought up by his subordinates, and asked the old subordinate in front of him with a smile.

Although China Film Corporation did not invest much, it joined in after all at the invitation of Gu Wei. Mr. La is also one of the producers of "Wolf Warrior 2". For him, this kind of best-selling main theme blockbuster is the best political achievement.

He doesn't care how much money he makes.

"Based on the current trend, the group's professionals predict a revenue of 4.5 billion."

“So high?

I’ve seen a lot of news saying that reaching 4 billion would be great.”

Xu Jianhai, the head of China Film Beijing Film Production Branch and the producer of "The Wandering Earth", smiled.

"Actually, according to the box office trends of normal movies, 3.5 billion would be enough. The key is that [Wolf Warrior 2] is clearly abnormal.

This movie has broken the circle.

According to current movie-watching data, regardless of gender, age, or social class, even people who usually have no habit of watching movies are driven into the cinema by public opinion.

This is also the reason why Wolf Warrior 2 is performing so well at the box office right now."

"If Wolf Warrior 2 can break 4.5 billion yuan at the box office, then China Film Group will owe Gu Wei a big favor.

After all, we didn't do anything. The movie was finished and Gu Wei gave us a chance to share the cake.

Money is secondary; the main thing is that this result is what China Film Group needs."

"hehe.

We have always had a pleasant cooperation with [Wei Ming Tian Xia], and Han Jianv is also with him.

Her campus movie also received good reviews and box office.

Last month, Mr. Han was very happy for a while."

"Ha ha.

At his age, nothing makes him happier than seeing his children succeed.

How's the filming of [The Wandering Earth] going over there?"

Mr. La thought of the hugely invested sci-fi blockbuster he collaborated on with Wei Ming Tian Xia. Now that Wolf Warrior 2 is a big hit, he is even more looking forward to Gu Wei and Wu Jing's collaboration in The Wandering Earth.

"The filming went smoothly, but it was quite tiring. Some time ago, Wu Mengda was hospitalized due to his age and poor health.

But Guo Fan has already dealt with it, and he assured me that something like this will not happen again in the future."

La Peikang frowned.

"Although movies are important, talent is the foundation, and I need to emphasize this to Guo Fan."

“The leader said

In addition to the filming crew, we have recently been contacted by many film and television companies in the industry, hoping to invest in "The Wandering Earth."

“Haha~

They have a good idea. They used to look down on domestic science fiction films, but now seeing that the cooperation between Gu Wei and Wu Jing is so good, they want to get in on the action. How easy is that?

What do the [Wei Ming Tian Xia] people say over there?

"Gu Wei's opinion is to reject anyone first, and then decide whether to add another producer after the film is finished.

He doesn’t care about money, he mainly looks at what resources other companies can provide.”

“That’s it for now.

It's a pity that Gu Wei didn't come to "The Founding of an Army" when he was invited. Otherwise, the box office wouldn't be only 300 million now, not even a fraction of "Wolf Warrior 2"."

Xu Jianhai opened his mouth but said nothing.

"The Founding of an Army", which was released on the same day as "Wolf Warrior 2", has no excuse. The actors received no salary, but the investment was as high as 200 million yuan, almost the same as "Wolf Warrior 2". However, the box office is only more than 300 million yuan so far. According to the current trend, breaking 400 million yuan is almost the limit.

This main-theme blockbuster, jointly funded by China Film Group, Bona Film Group and the Jiangxi Provincial Government, is doomed to lose money.

Bona Films.

Yu Dong was feeling both sad and happy at this time. He lost money on "The Founding of an Army", but made money on "Wolf Warrior 2". Although the profit was not much, it greatly enhanced his reputation.

"It's a pity that Gu Wei didn't come to [Operation Red Sea], otherwise it would have been very likely that we could have replicated the miracle of [Wolf Warrior 2].

After all, we have the foundation of Operation Mekong, and Director Lin, your second collaboration with Gu Wei will surely set off a new wave of movie-watching craze."

"It can't be helped. Gu Wei doesn't have the time. Besides, Operation Red Sea is indeed more about teamwork and less about individual heroism. Gu Wei might have concerns about this."

Lin Chaoxian was also very emotional when looking at the crazy box office performance of "Wolf Warrior 2", and he regretted not being able to invite Gu Wei at the beginning.

"You can change the script. Isn't that what they did in Operation Mekong? Everyone saw the results."

"Forget it, the film has already been shot, there's no point in saying this. At least Zhang Tianai is very popular now, and it can be used as a selling point when Operation Red Sea is released in the future."

Yu Dong nodded.

"I have to ask Gu Wei out for dinner again when I have time. If it doesn't work out this time, there's always next time. He's also a shareholder of Bona now. We're all family, and it's always right to work together to make money."

(End of this chapter)