Disney had high hopes that 'Mulan' would thrive in China, but the live-action remake of the beloved animated film didn't make quite the splash that was expected.
Heading into the weekend, the film's perception with the public had been marred by calls for boycotts and a smattering of poor reviews.
Heading into the weekend, the film's perception with the public had been marred by calls for boycotts and a smattering of poor reviews. In the end, it tallied just over $23 million during the three-day weekend, less than the $30 million that Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" hauled in from China during its opening weekend a week ago.
The studio estimated that around 91% of China's theaters were open over the weekend, the majority of which had a 50% cap on attendance.
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