‘Avatar’ Sequel Boosts Sluggish Chinese Box Office

What’s new: The sequel to the American sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” has fueled an upswing in Chinese cinema sales with moviegoers flocking to theaters after the government eased Covid-19 restrictions on public venues.

Released on Friday, “Avatar: The Way of Water” had booked 451 million yuan ($64.5 million) in box office as of Tuesday, about 61% of the nationwide box office this month, according to data from Dengta, an industry intelligence provider.