The next day.
The excitement of the international film festival continued!
After a night of fermentation.
The popularity of "The Wandering Earth" surged, showing signs of taking off!
Precisely because the United States has a self-proclaimed traditional sci-fi culture, a cognitive inertia had formed in people's minds. However, "The Wandering Earth" broke this inertia with its novel plot, focusing on humanity and cultural spirit.
In a brand new way, it made many viewers' eyes light up.
Especially overseas audiences, who were accustomed to plots filled with selfishness, chaos, and constant conflict during times of disaster.
Upon seeing the novel concept in "The Wandering Earth" where various countries united to escape their dying planet, and experiencing a sense of "home" they had never felt before, they were deeply captivated.
Renowned film critic Cao Weiming posted his reviews on Weibo and his overseas blog.
"A Disruptive Sci-Fi Film, A Unique Doomsday Romance of Chinese Culture!"
"I watched this movie three times in the cinema. If time permitted, I would have continued watching.
It wasn't just because the movie was good enough for me to watch three times, but because there were so many details. The more I understood the plot and the details, the more thought-provoking it became!
..."
Cao Weiming's review was a lengthy twenty thousand words, detailing the subtle details and foreshadowing he had discovered.
From the main characters to the connections between the main and subplots, and the suspense left at the ending, Cao Weiming provided a very detailed analysis.
Of course, some parts were bound to be over-interpretations, but for any work, as long as the logic holds up, any over-interpretation becomes an unexpected surprise.
Even Cao Weiming himself was surprised.
His review not only went viral in the domestic entertainment industry but also garnered a high viewership and an astonishing number of reposts and saves overseas.
Domestically, the reviews were overwhelmingly positive for "The Wandering Earth."
"I also watched it three times. The scene where those aged fifty and above stepped forward moved me the most!"
"The storyline of Zhang Peng and Liu Peiqiang was indeed touching, but even though the parts with Tu Hengyu and Ma Zhao weren't as shocking, they also conveyed a spirit of sacrifice!"
"In the entire movie, every character was so three-dimensional. Even the minor characters made me feel like they were real people!"
"In the face of disaster, Western thought chooses to abandon, while we choose hope. Although I find it a bit idealistic, I have to admit that the dedication of united individuals is incredibly touching!"
"I used up all my tissues watching this movie, it was too tear-jerking!"
"Although Jiangnan's first sci-fi film, he played to his strengths, using his expertise in human nature and depth to create sci-fi, and the sensory experience was surprisingly good!"
"When it hadn't been released yet, so many people were criticizing Jiangnan for overestimating himself. Even though it's currently in third place, this achievement is already very good!"
"With such high popularity, only getting third place doesn't quite sit right with me. Go, Little Wandering Earth!"
On the foreign internet.
Although the popularity wasn't as high as in the domestic market.
Netizens from various countries were actively discussing it.
"I usually enjoy American sci-fi films, but this one made me cry. It's a different feeling, but I think the core of this Chinese film is very innovative!"
"It's hard to imagine China producing such an amazing sci-fi film. In my impression, their special effects are usually crude, but this movie has changed my perception of Chinese cinema!"
"A very good sci-fi film. For someone accustomed to the American sci-fi world, the plot of 'The Wandering Earth' is very refreshing!"
"Focusing on the beauty of human nature is indeed in line with Chinese ideology, as they have always advocated for world peace. After watching this movie, I can suddenly understand their spirit."
"When we heard our country's language saying those lines about the fifty-year-olds stepping forward, many people in our cinema cried."
The plot of "The Wandering Earth" was considered anti-trope in the global sci-fi genre.
All its culture and depth were distinct from the self-centered violence of the West, instead celebrating human unity and the greatness of selfless dedication. This anti-trope approach, when it suddenly appeared, was very effective in capturing people's hearts and gaining favor.
As the popularity of "The Wandering Earth" continued to soar.
Long queues formed outside many cinemas.
"A friend told me they cried watching 'The Wandering Earth,' so I, Zhao, am here today to challenge my own soft spot!"
"Everyone on my social media is posting their 'The Wandering Earth' movie tickets, so I'm joining the trend!"
"Honey, my best friend keeps urging me to watch 'The Wandering Earth'..."
"Haha, I finally managed to get tickets, here to check out 'The Wandering Earth'!"
When a topic becomes popular, many people become curious and come to experience it.
And because the screenwriter Jiangnan is known for his masterful use of emotional blows, netizens initiated a "no crying challenge."
Many who considered themselves emotionless came to challenge themselves.
Furthermore, the audience for this sci-fi film is different from typical sci-fi films. Girls could also find parts they enjoyed watching, and girls naturally like to share these things, so their social media and chat groups were all abuzz with "The Wandering Earth."
Therefore, many girls came to the cinema to buy tickets for "The Wandering Earth" to check it out.
No one expected "The Wandering Earth" to become this popular.
The cinemas were packed, with every seat filled.
And the ratings on Doumao were overwhelmingly five-star reviews.
Screenwriter Jiangnan, for his skillful emotional storytelling, had truly broken through.
...
At twelve midnight.
Many people were glued to the official website of the international film festival.
Waiting for the data statistics for the next day.
Finally.
After countless refreshes.
The data statistics appeared!
Upon seeing the results, China erupted in celebration!
First place: China's "The Wandering Earth," with a global box office of 470 million!
Second place: USA's "Planet Calamity," with a global box office of 430 million!
Third place: France's "Saint," with a global box office of 380 million!
The box office for the other two films dropped significantly on the second day, which was a normal decline as opening days usually see the best box office performance.
However, "The Wandering Earth" had actually increased!
After earning 230 million on the first day, it maintained its performance and even increased by 10 million on the second day, bringing the total box office for two days to a staggering 470 million!
This was in US dollars, which converted to over 3.2 billion RMB!
This meant that if Jiangnan maintained this momentum, he could potentially achieve the glorious feat of a hundred billion RMB box office for a single film!
Of course, this wasn't the main point.
The most significant aspect was that "The Wandering Earth" had managed to overtake the others in just one day!
Surpassing the two major sci-fi cultural powerhouses, France and the United States.
Claiming the top position at the international film festival!