As a series of Hollywood blockbusters are set to release in China in June, several Chinese film distributors have to change their release schedule.
"X-Men: Apocalypse," "Warcraft," "Independence Day: Resurgence," "Finding Dory" and "Now You See Me 2" will jam the month of June during this summer's film season, which will surely make it one of the hottest seasons in history. As a result, several Chinese films have to dodge these Hollywood monsters.
Critically applauded art-house film "Kaili Blues" by Bi Gan has pushed back its original release date of June 3 to July. "Bounty Hunters," directed by Shin Terra, starring Lee Min-ho and Wallace Chung, also changed its release date from June 9 to July 1. "One Night Only," directed by Wu Zhongtian, starring Aaron Kwok and Yang Zishan, changed its release date from June 9 to the end of July.
One of most anticipated films from director Johnnie To, "Three," also changed its original release date. Its release date has been moved from June 24 to a July release without direct confirmation.
It seems as though July will be much safer for Chinese domestic films as many Chinese local distributors don't want to clash with the Hollywood titans. It can also be expected that more Chinese films will change their release date in coming days.
