Crazy Rich Asians finally opened in China — and it bombed

Crazy Rich Asians
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American audiences went crazy over Crazy Rich Asians when it opened in August, but it seems Chinese moviegoers couldn't care less.

The romantic comedy from Warner Bros. finally opened in China this weekend and had a disastrous showing, taking in just $1.2 million, per Variety. For comparison, Sony's Venom made $111 million in its China debut, CNN points out.

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Still, Crazy Rich Asians has seen more than enough success in the U.S. to make it a bona fide hit with or without China. It grossed $173 million domestically on a budget of just $30 million, a particularly impressive accomplishment considering it only opened to $26 million, per Box Office Mojo. It's one of the most successful romantic comedies ever released in the United States, and audiences can look forward to more, as a sequel is in the works.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.