China’s Lunar New Year box office sales hit $832 million

BEIJING — China’s box office sales exceeded 5.75 billion yuan ($832.37 million) over the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday period that ended on Monday, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

Xinhua cited data from the China Film Administration.

• The racing comedy sequel Pegasus 3 emerged as the highest-grossing film of the season, Xinhua said.

• Last year, China’s box office generated record sales during the Lunar New Year holiday, boosted by sequels to popular hit films.

• Box office sales reached 9.51 billion yuan during the festive period between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 last year. — Reuters