John Wick China Box Office: Keanu Reeves’ Action Hit Finally Debuts After Over A Decade, Scores Top 3 Spot
John Wick has finally been released in the theaters in China. The Keanu Reeves starrer was reportedly too violent for China and was thus banned from the mainland. It has finally been released in China, and despite being so old, it has opened with solid box-office numbers. The other sequels and spinoffs have also not been released in China. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The film earned less than $100 million at the worldwide box office. If it holds well at the box office in China, then it can also finally cross this major milestone worldwide. It is considered one of the greatest action movies ever made in Hollywood.
John Wick debuts at the box office in China
Keanu Reeves-led iconic John Wick has finally been released in China, and its solid debut proves its worth again. According to Variety‘s latest report, the first film, also known as John Wick: First Chapter, was released in China this weekend and collected a solid $2.3 million over its three-day debut, despite being so old.
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It has landed in the top 3 in the box office rankings in China. The film is at #3 at the box office in China on its opening weekend, even 12 years after its release, while facing so many newcomers. In 2014, China Film Group, which was handling its release, informed the original rights buyer Huayi Bros that John Wick was too violent for the Chinese audience. The regulators there subsequently rejected it in 2015. In 2022, Keanu Reeves’ films were reportedly removed from Chinese platforms after he participated in a Tibet House US benefit concert. But after a lot of struggle, the fans of the Hollywood actor are finally witnessing one of his best action flicks on the big screens.
Worldwide collection update
The movie collected $86.1 million at the worldwide box office. It is on track to hit $100 million at the worldwide box office. The film will have to earn around $15 million in China to achieve this major milestone worldwide.
Box office summary of John Wick
- Domestic – $43.0 million
- International – $43.0 million
- Worldwide – $86.1 million
What is the film about?
The film follows John Wick, a legendary hitman who comes out of retirement to seek revenge against the men responsible for killing his dog, a final gift from his recently deceased wife. John Wick was released in China on October 30.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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