Chinese film The Wandering Earth 2 launched in Australia and New Zealand

CMC Pictures is giving a 40 screen (30 theater) launch in Australia and New Zealand at "The Wandering Earth 2", a science fiction film that should be one of the biggest Chinese films of the year.

It will launch in Australia and New Zealand on January 22, the first full day of the Chinese Lunar The New Year holidays coincide with its release in mainland Chinese cinemas.

The film is a prequel to "The Wandering Earth", which grossed some $700 million and broke new ground for Chinese cinema which had hitherto had little success with locally made sci-fi titles.

In the near future, after learning that the sun is burning fast and will obliterate the Earth in the process, humans are building huge engines to propel the planet to a new solar system, far beyond the reach of the sun's fiery flares. However, the journey across the universe is perilous, and humanity's last chance for survival will depend on a group of young people brave enough to step in and execute a dangerous life-and-death operation to save the earth.

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Both films are adapted from the novels by Liu Cixin ("The Three Body Problem") and are made by Frant Gwo. Production has been expanded to include locations in China, Iceland and New York.

The cast includes Wu Jing ("Wolf Warrior", "The Meg 2") Li Xuejian, Sha Yi, Ning Li, Wang Zhi, Zhuyan Manzi and includes a special appearance by Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau.

CMC Pictures will promote the film's release through four premiere events in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide, and brought together over 100 Chinese brands to sponsor and promote the events.

The first film was distributed by CMC Pictures in North America, Australia and New Zealand in 2019. WellGoUSA is handling the release of the second film in North America. Trinity CineAsia has the picture for the UK and Ireland. International rights (excluding Southeast Asia, Hong Kong-Macau, Australia, Middle East and Africa) are handled by Beijing-based Blossom Films.

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