We might have dismissed it as "relentlessly dull", but Terminator Genisys has found a powerful fan: China. Even bad press can't penetrate the Great Firewall, apparently.
And this isn't the first time that a film has defied expectations on its journey eastwards. Come marvel at these unlikely Chinese hits. (If some of these figures look small, it's worth noting that the Chinese box office has grown exponentially over the last handful of years. Thanks to Box Office Mojo for all stats.)
Dragonball: Evolution
Global box office: $57,497,699
Chinese box office: $7,936,392
Rotten Tomatoes: 14%
Filmgoers and Dragon Ball fans were equally turned off by this incomprehensible monster of a film. Even Chow Yun-fat and Spike from Buffy couldn't save it, so how Dragonball: Evolution became the tenth highest grossing film in China in 2009 we'll never know.
Alone in the Dark
Global box office: $10,442,808
Chinese box office: $2,250,837
Rotten Tomatoes: 1%
Here's an equation even Stephen Hawking...
And this isn't the first time that a film has defied expectations on its journey eastwards. Come marvel at these unlikely Chinese hits. (If some of these figures look small, it's worth noting that the Chinese box office has grown exponentially over the last handful of years. Thanks to Box Office Mojo for all stats.)
Dragonball: Evolution
Global box office: $57,497,699
Chinese box office: $7,936,392
Rotten Tomatoes: 14%
Filmgoers and Dragon Ball fans were equally turned off by this incomprehensible monster of a film. Even Chow Yun-fat and Spike from Buffy couldn't save it, so how Dragonball: Evolution became the tenth highest grossing film in China in 2009 we'll never know.
Alone in the Dark
Global box office: $10,442,808
Chinese box office: $2,250,837
Rotten Tomatoes: 1%
Here's an equation even Stephen Hawking...
- 9/11/2015
- Digital Spy
Similar News
‘Golden Bachelor’ Susan Noles Dating New Man, Who Is He?
- 5/4/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Camila Alves’s Height and Shoe Size: How Tall Without Heels?
- 5/4/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Matthew McConaughey & Wife Camila Go Pants-Less for New Pantalones Organic Tequila Commercial - Watch Now!
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kate Hudson Makes TV Performance Debut on 'Fallon,' Teases a Potential Tour
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“I’m really well suited for the Marvel world”: Kate Hudson Believes She’s Prime for MCU After Rejecting One of the Greatest Marvel Movies
- 5/3/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Watch Kate Hudson’s Soulful Performance of ‘Gonna Find Out’ on ‘Fallon’
- 5/3/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Best Breaking Bad Episodes For When You Need a Walt and Jesse Fix
- 5/2/2024
- by Derek Lawrence
- Tudum - Netflix
Why Has Gen Z Produced So Few Prominent TV Stars?
- 5/2/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
That Breaking Bad Moment In Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Was Completely Improvised
- 5/2/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.