The Spring Festival movies usually aired for about a month. The Spring Festival movies were usually released on the first day of the year and lasted for about a month. According to the document [3], a movie would usually be released in cinemas for a month, but the specific release time was determined by the cinema. According to the document [5], the Spring Festival movies were generally released for 30 days. Therefore, it could be inferred that the Spring Festival movies would usually be released for about a month.
The time taken for a movie to be released varied due to many factors. Under normal circumstances, after a movie was completed, it would need to go through the post-production process, including editing, soundtracks, mixing, dubbing, color mixing, and so on. The production cycle was usually two to three years, but it was also common to plan to release it within a year. However, the exact time depended on whether the budget was sufficient, whether there was sufficient manpower, and the type of movie. The post-production time of movies with fewer or no special effects was relatively short, while the post-production time of movies with more special effects was relatively long. In addition, the time of the movie review would also affect the time of the movie's release. If the review went smoothly, the movie could be released faster, but if there were problems, it might take longer to deal with them. In general, it would take at least half a year from the filming to the release of the movie. The specific situation varied according to the type of movie and the difficulty of post-production.
The release time of a movie depended on factors such as the film's production cycle, release policy, and market reaction. Some large-scale production films usually took months to produce and prepare, and then they needed to do publicity and distribution to ensure that they could be successfully released and receive sufficient box office revenue. Once the movie was released, the box office earnings would change according to the time. As time passed, the audience's interest and satisfaction with the movie might decrease, resulting in a decrease in box office revenue. Therefore, the length of time a movie was released could be regarded as an important indicator of its success. Some movies might be released early in the production process to get more box office revenue. Other films may be released after production to show the complete and restored versions. The length of the movie's release was a complicated issue that required many factors to be considered.
The movie, Hot and Boiling, would be released on February 10, 2024.
The movie," Hot and Boiling," was 129 minutes long.
The movie, Zhou Chu San Xu, was 134 minutes long.
We can get some information about how the movie will be released during the Spring Festival. The Spring Festival was an important period for the Chinese film market. It usually started from Christmas and lasted until the Spring Festival. The film company would choose to release a new film during this period to attract the attention of the audience and increase the box office. In order to be successful during the Spring Festival, film companies would adopt various marketing strategies, such as releasing posters, Short videos clips, and movie OST, to increase the exposure and popularity of the film. In addition, they would use word of mouth and emotional resonance to increase the value of the film's content to promote box office conversion. In addition, this year, the National Film Administration and financial institutions had released a Spring Festival discount movie-watching initiative. Various places had also released various forms of benefit-benefit movie-watching activities to reduce movie ticket prices so that audiences could buy movie tickets at a more affordable price. In general, the film company would choose the right time to release the new film and adopt various marketing strategies to attract audiences and increase the box office.
Six new films would be released during the Spring Festival in 2024, five of which would be comedies. These movies included " The 20th Decree,"" Life Spears 2," and " Hot and Boiling," which were directed and starred by well-known directors and actors such as Zhang Yimou, Han Han, and Jia Ling. These films presented different stories and styles, which were expected to trigger a box-office competition and a movie-viewing boom during the Spring Festival.
In 2018, the box office of the Spring Festival movie reached a new high of 5.694 billion yuan, with 143 million viewers. Compared to the same period last year, the box office increased by 68.25%, and the number of viewers increased by 60.13%. Among these films, domestic films occupied 99.93% of the market share. Among them, Detective Chinatown 2, Demon Hunter 2, Operation Red Sea, Journey to the West, and The Bear Haunt: Metamorphosis were the top five films at the box office during the Spring Festival. These films were well-made and had a variety of styles, bringing spiritual and cultural enjoyment to the audience. The Red Sea Operation demonstrated the sense of responsibility and spirit of the Chinese and overseas Chinese in public affairs and international relations through the demonstration of the evacuation of the Yemen. Detective Chinatown 2, on the other hand, showcased the power and strength of the Chinese. Overall, the box office of the 2018 Spring Festival movies was a huge success. Chinese movies had entered a new starting point for a new era.
There were a total of nine official announcements for the Spring Festival in 2024, including Hot and Hot, Flying Life 2, The 20th Rule, Mr. Red Carpet, and so on. These films mainly featured comedy and inspirational films, and were starred by famous directors and actors such as Jia Ling, Lei Jiayin, Andy Liu, Zhang Yimou, and Han Han. The release of these movies attracted the attention and anticipation of the audience. In addition, this year's Spring Festival was filled with domestic movies, with comedies taking the lead. The main theme was to celebrate the New Year with laughter, familiar faces, and a style that both refined and popular. The audience's desire to watch these movies had also increased compared to previous years. Based on the current information, Hot and Spicy was temporarily ranked first among the Spring Festival movies with a viewership index of more than 378,000 people. Overall, the 2024 Spring Festival movie lineup was strong, including the works of many famous directors and first-rate actors, bringing brilliant performances to the audience.
There were a total of 11 movies scheduled for the Spring Festival in 2022, including The Water Gate Bridge of Changjin Lake, The Killer Is Not Calm, Miracle·Stupid Kid, Bear Haunt·Return to Earth, Four Seas, Sniper, Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf's Basket Out of the Future, Little Tiger Dun Hero, etc. According to statistics, the total box office of the Spring Festival in 2022 was 6.035 billion yuan, with 114 million viewers. Among them," Changjin Lake: Watergate Bridge " won the Spring Festival box office with 2.528 billion yuan, while " The Killer Is Not Calm " and " Miracle: Stupid Child " won the second and third place respectively. These films covered different types of movies, such as blockbusters, reality films, hilarious comedies, and family animations. The overall quality was well received by the audience.