“Paddington 2” premiered successfully in China with a box office opening of 26 million yuan and exceeded 100 million yuan by Sunday. The film, featuring both English and Chinese voice casts, received high ratings for its engaging action and narrative, continuing the beloved bear’s adventures.
- Paddington 2 opened to 26 million yuan on its premiere day in China.
- The film scored 8.4/10 on Douban and surpassed 100 million yuan by Sunday.
- Released in both English and Chinese, featuring Ben Whishaw and Du Jiang as Paddington’s voice.
- The character has appeared in over 150 books and four TV series over six decades.
- The sequel includes more action scenes compared to its predecessor.
Paddington 2, the live-action and animated sequel featuring the beloved bear, has enjoyed a successful opening weekend since its release in Chinese cinemas on Friday.
With a rating soaring to 8.4 out of 10 on China’s popular film review platform Douban, the sequel to the 2015 film Paddington has exceeded the impressive Chinese box-office landmark of 100 million yuan ($15.1 million) by Sunday. The sequel is available in China in both English, featuring British actor Ben Whishaw as the voice of Paddington, and in Chinese, with local actor Du Jiang voicing the character.
Over the last sixty years, the endearing bear has been showcased in over 150 books and four television series, establishing itself as one of the most beloved animated figures globally.
In comparison to Paddington, the sequel includes more action-packed scenes that depict Paddington‘s latest quest to uncover a thief.
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