Tom Hardy’s Venom 3 has made an impressive splash at the China box office, outperforming other major releases on its opening day.
Venom: The Last Dance Kicks Off with a Bang at the China Box Office
Tom Hardy’s highly anticipated Venom: The Last Dance, also known as Venom 3, has finally hit theatres worldwide. While the film is set for a domestic release on Friday, it has already rolled out in some international markets, including China. The excitement surrounding this third installment of the Venom franchise has been immense, and early box office reports from China indicate that the movie is off to a fantastic start.
A Strong Legacy in China
The Venom franchise has always enjoyed a strong fanbase in China. The first Venom film, released in 2018, was a huge success in the country, raking in an impressive $34.9 million on its opening day. It quickly became a favorite among Chinese audiences, contributing significantly to the movie’s global box office success.
Given the franchise’s popularity in China, expectations were high for Venom: The Last Dance. However, with the impact of the pandemic still being felt in the film industry, no one was expecting this third film to match the massive opening numbers of the first installment. Still, hopes were high that the movie would perform well, and judging by early figures, those hopes seem to have been well-placed.
Venom 3 Opens Strong in China
Directed by Kelly Marcel, Venom 3—which is being marketed as the franchise’s final chapter—made its debut in Chinese theatres on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The movie opened on a staggering 136,000 screens across the country, showcasing just how much anticipation there was for Tom Hardy’s return as the iconic anti-hero.
As per early box office reports, Venom 3 grossed a solid $9.4 million on its opening day in China. This is a fantastic start, especially when compared to other Hollywood blockbusters that have released in the country post-pandemic. To put this into perspective, Venom 3 has already outperformed several big Hollywood releases from recent years, including Deadpool and Wolverine, both of which earned $8.6 million on their opening day in China. Even Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, a major Marvel release, earned just $7.4 million on its first day in China earlier this year.
Second-Biggest Hollywood Opening in China for 2024
In terms of 2024 releases, Venom: The Last Dance now holds the title for the second-biggest Hollywood opening in China, with only Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire surpassing it. Godzilla x Kong grossed an impressive $13.4 million on its opening day, making it the top-performing Hollywood film in China so far this year. However, Venom 3’s $9.4 million start is nothing to scoff at and suggests that the movie has strong potential to maintain its momentum in the coming days.
Positive Word-of-Mouth Boosting Performance
One of the key factors contributing to the early success of Venom: The Last Dance in China is the positive word-of-mouth surrounding the film. Audiences who have seen the movie are praising it for its action-packed sequences, Tom Hardy’s performance, and the way the film wraps up the storyline that began with the first Venom movie.
Positive audience feedback is crucial for a film’s box office success, especially in China, where word-of-mouth can make or break a movie’s performance. With strong buzz already building around the film, it’s likely that more and more moviegoers will head to theatres to see Venom 3 in the coming days.
Box Office Projections for the Opening Weekend
Given the film’s strong opening day performance and the positive buzz it’s generating, industry analysts are now predicting that Venom: The Last Dance could earn between $45 million and $50 million during its five-day extended opening weekend (from Wednesday to Sunday). If these projections hold, the film will likely continue to be a major box office hit in China and contribute significantly to its overall global earnings.
How Venom 3 Compares to Other Post-Pandemic Releases
The $9.4 million opening for Venom 3 is a strong performance when compared to other post-pandemic Hollywood releases in China. Since the pandemic, the Chinese film market has become more selective about which Hollywood movies it supports, and not all big-budget films have performed well. For instance, movies like Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings faced challenges in gaining traction in China.
However, Venom: The Last Dance appears to have bucked this trend, thanks in large part to the franchise’s established fanbase in the country and the enduring popularity of Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Eddie Brock and his symbiote alter-ego. This strong connection with Chinese audiences has helped the film overcome some of the challenges that other Hollywood films have faced in the market post-pandemic.
What’s Next for the Venom Franchise?
While Venom 3 has been marketed as the final chapter of the Venom saga, fans are already speculating about what might come next. Could there be spin-offs? Will Venom continue to make appearances in other parts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? While nothing has been confirmed, it’s clear that there is still a lot of love for the character, both in China and around the world.
For now, all eyes are on the box office as Venom: The Last Dance continues its theatrical run. If the film continues to perform well in China and other international markets, it could solidify Venom as one of the most successful superhero franchises of recent years.
Venom 3’s Bright Future at the Box Office
In conclusion, Venom: The Last Dance has started its box office journey on a high note in China, raking in $9.4 million on its opening day. This strong performance, coupled with positive word-of-mouth, suggests that the movie is on track for a successful run in the country. As the film prepares for its domestic release, it will be interesting to see how it performs in other markets and whether it can continue to build on its early momentum. For now, Venom fans have a lot to celebrate as Tom Hardy’s iconic anti-hero swings back into action.
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