Chinese film outshines Disney offering ahead of release

The Chinese film "The Human Comedy" has outperformed Disney's "Dumbo" based on pre-release sales receipts.

Both films will open in Chinese theaters today.

The Chinese film "The Human Comedy" has outperformed Disney's "Dumbo" based on pre-release sales receipts. [Photo: IC]

The latest figures from Maoyan show that the film starring comedian Ai Lun, known for the 2017 hit "Never Say Die," has earned 3 million yuan ($447,000), while the takings for Disney's retelling of the 1941 Oscar-winning animated feature "Dumbo" is 2.2 million yuan.

"The Human Comedy" features actress Wang Zhi, actors Pan Binlong and Simon Yam Tat-wah.

(Story includes material sourced from China Daily)