Bā Jiǎo Lóng Zhōng (八角笼中) (2023)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $304,280,699 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $304,280,699 | |
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Synopsis
An ambitious hero dedicates his life to transforming overlooked children into capable individuals, sparking hope amidst their bleak realities. However, the exposure of past ‘cruel and bloody’ performances ignites public outrage, threatening their futures. Ensnared in a web of misguided ‘benevolence’, they stand on the edge of their hard-fought escape route, facing a return to their old life. In this suspenseful tale, the question lingers — where does their ‘way out’ lie now?
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 28th, 2023 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as Never Say Never |
| International Releases: | July 2nd, 2023 (Wide), released as Never Say Never (China)
July 6th, 2023 (Limited) (China) August 3rd, 2023 (Limited), released as Never Say Never (Australia) August 3rd, 2023 (Limited), released as Never Say Never (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 15th, 2023 by Bayview Entertainment, released as Never Say Never |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Boxing, Former Professional Athlete, Inspirational Coach, Mixed Martial Arts, Orphan, Poverty |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/3/2023 | $58,897 | 29 | 29 | 57 | $116,799 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| China | 7/2/2023 | $27,450,000 | 67,454 | 119,147 | 343,941 | $304,141,669 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/3/2023 | $12,136 | 11 | 11 | 21 | $22,231 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| International Total | $304,280,699 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Wang Baoqiang | Xiang Tenghui |
Production and Technical Credits
| Wang Baoqiang | Director | |
| Qi Qi | Screenwriter | |
| Wang Baoqiang | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
An ambitious hero dedicates his life to transforming overlooked children into capable individuals, sparking hope amidst their bleak realities. However, the exposure of past ‘cruel and bloody’ performances ignites public outrage, threatening their futures. Ensnared in a web of misguided ‘benevolence’, they stand on the edge of their hard-fought escape route, facing a return to their old life. In this suspenseful tale, the question lingers — where does their ‘way out’ lie now?
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 28th, 2023 (Limited) by China Lion Film Distribution, released as Never Say Never |
| International Releases: | July 2nd, 2023 (Wide), released as Never Say Never (China)
July 6th, 2023 (Limited) (China) August 3rd, 2023 (Limited), released as Never Say Never (Australia) August 3rd, 2023 (Limited), released as Never Say Never (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | December 15th, 2023 by Bayview Entertainment, released as Never Say Never |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star |
| Plot point: | Boxing, Former Professional Athlete, Inspirational Coach, Mixed Martial Arts, Orphan, Poverty |
| Social setting: | Life in a Small Town |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8/3/2023 | $58,897 | 29 | 29 | 57 | $116,799 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| China | 7/2/2023 | $27,450,000 | 67,454 | 119,147 | 343,941 | $304,141,669 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 8/3/2023 | $12,136 | 11 | 11 | 21 | $22,231 | 8/28/2023 | |||
| International Total | $304,280,699 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Wang Baoqiang | Xiang Tenghui |
Production and Technical Credits
| Wang Baoqiang | Director | |
| Qi Qi | Screenwriter | |
| Wang Baoqiang | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.