George Lucas' space opera is a cornerstone of the modern film industry and a cultural phenomenon around the globe. So, why has it flopped in China?
Even if you've never seen a"Star Wars" film, you know the phrase.
While"Star Wars" was an instant sensation with American audiences, there's one place it hasn't quite had the same success — China. China's strict ban on Western cultural influences meant that the only films shown in the country were produced by the government. So,"A New Hope,""The Empire Strikes Back" and"Return of the Jedi" were also not shown in cinemas there.
However, without a connection to the original"Star Wars" saga, ticket sales in China for prequels were extremely anemic."The Phantom Menace" earned $4.1 million."Attack of the Clones," released in 2002, earned $5.4 million and 2005's"Revenge of the Sith" garnered around $9.1 million.Lucasfilm, Lucas' company, was purchased in 2012 by. Since then, company has sought to connect Chinese audiences with the iconic franchise.
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