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All 8 Harry Potter movies will be released in China in theaters

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As a gamer with a heart for movies and a deep-rooted affection for the magical world of Harry Potter, this news has sent a surge of excitement coursing through my veins! Growing up in China during the early 2000s, I vividly remember the anticipation that accompanied each new installment of the series, as the local cinemas gradually began to embrace the wonders of multiplexes. The first time I stepped into a theater to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was an unforgettable experience – one that ignited my passion for storytelling in all its forms.

Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to screen all eight Harry Potter movies in cinemas throughout China. This announcement comes from Variety and the films are expected to play in approximately 3,400 theaters across 295 cities. The studio has mentioned that this will be the first time all eight films will be available for consecutive viewing on such a large scale in any region.

The excitement begins on October 11, which is a time when many people in China go to the cinema. These movies can be viewed in standard 2D format or in several enhanced versions such as CINITY, IMAX, and Dolby Cinema. Here’s the complete list of showtimes: [Provide the schedule]

  • October 11: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  • October 18: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • October 25: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • November 1: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • November 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • November 15: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • November 22: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
  • November 29: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

The “Harry Potter” series holds a significant emotional connection for Chinese viewers since the initial films emerged coincidentally when multiplexes started gaining popularity in China, making “Harry Potter” movies their first western films experienced in spacious, contemporary cinema settings. However, a large segment of Chinese audience has missed out on watching these movies in theaters. In light of this, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is aiming to leverage that widespread affection.

In the past, Western movies held significant sway over the Chinese box office, but lately, domestic productions have been gaining traction. This could signal how receptive the Chinese market still is to Western films. Additionally, it might create buzz for HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, set to air in a few years. It wouldn’t shock me if there were new screenings of the Harry Potter films around the globe prior to the show’s debut.

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2024-09-28 01:41

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