novellhall Chapter 390 Spider-Man Trilogy
Chapter 390 Spider-Man Trilogy
Chapter 389 Spider-Man Trilogy
The headquarters of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The first day's box office data was tallied, and the entire office building erupted in celebration.
President Tom Rothman, his hands trembling as he held the report, immediately called Chen Xun, his voice filled with ecstasy: "Chen! You've created a miracle!"
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige even tweeted: "Welcome home, Peter Parker. Chen Xun gave this character a whole new soul."
Even Robert Downey Jr. posted a photo of himself and his apprentice together, with the caption: "Well done, my apprentice. All of New York is yours now."
Major North American media outlets described the film's box office performance as phenomenal.
The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Chen Xun has proven with his talent that he can not only handle complex roles in art films, but also carry the box office of commercial blockbusters. He is the only top actor in Hollywood today who can simultaneously succeed in both art films and commercial films."
Variety definitively concluded: "The era of Chen Xun has arrived."
The Chinese mainland market is even more frenzied than the North American market.
The first day of the theatrical release has ended.
Spider-Man: Homecoming's box office in mainland China has surpassed 3 million RMB!
It set a record for the fastest imported superhero film to break 3 million yuan in mainland China.
With a single-day box office share of 76.5% and a screening share of 52.2%, it led the entire summer movie market with an absolute crushing advantage.
Other films released in the same period couldn't even come close to its price.
Cinemas across the country have practically become Spider-Man's home turf.
From cinemas in prime locations in first-tier cities to cinemas in county towns in third- and fourth-tier cities, all the prime screenings were taken by "Spider-Man".
Every show was sold out, and tickets were extremely hard to come by!
The corridors of the movie theater were covered with posters of Spider-Man, played by Chen Xun.
The surrounding sales area features figurines, posters, and collaboration toys.
They were sold out as soon as they hit the shelves!
Many cinemas' merchandise stock sold out as soon as it was added.
Chen Xun's fans turned the premiere into a grand celebration.
Fans across the country spontaneously organized hundreds of private screenings.
There are not only regular fan support events, but also charity events.
Fans, in Chen Xun's name, invited children sponsored by the "Seeking Shadows Charity Project," as well as left-behind children and people with disabilities, to watch the film for free.
In cinemas in Shanghai, the capital, and Huazhou, there have even been memorable scenes where the entire audience wore Spider-Man suits to watch the movie.
The video was uploaded online and quickly spread across major social media platforms.
on Weibo.
#Spider-Man premiere box office surpasses 3 million#
#ChenXunSpiderManAchievingGodhood#
#ChenXunEffect#
More than a dozen related terms directly dominated the top twenty spots on the trending search list.
Seven of the top three positions are related to Chen Xun and Spider-Man.
The topic garnered over 200 billion views in a single day.
Netizens went absolutely crazy in the comments section: "I went to three cinemas today, and they were all sold out! Even the 2 AM showing only had front-row corner seats left, this is insane!"
"Brother Xun is awesome! A superhero movie with a Chinese actor as the lead grossed 3 million yuan on its opening day in mainland China. What does that even mean?"
"After watching the movie, all I could think about was Chen Xun's portrayal of Peter Parker—so youthful, brave, and so approachable. That's the Spider-Man I've always imagined!"
"Seeing Chinese actors playing leading roles in top Hollywood superhero blockbusters, delivering their lines on the big screen, is truly a source of immense pride!"
What's even more interesting is that some fans made a suggestion in the super topic.
June 18th, the day Spider-Man was released, should be designated "Chen Xun Day" to commemorate the milestone achieved by Chinese actors in Hollywood.
This suggestion immediately garnered a million responses from fans.
The hashtag #618ChenXunri# immediately topped the trending search list.
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At the same time, e-commerce platforms also seized the opportunity and launched promotions under the guise of 618.
Taobao and JD.com used to have year-end promotions, but they were all small-scale events.
Now, taking advantage of the popularity of Spider-Man and Chen Xun, we've launched a mid-year sales promotion.
Unexpectedly, it instantly ignited a nationwide consumer frenzy.
On the platform, Spider-Man co-branded apparel, digital products, and snacks sold out instantly upon release.
The sales of the Dior suit and watch worn by Chen Xun skyrocketed more than tenfold.
Even the sandwiches and drinks that Chen Xun ate and drank in the movie became bestsellers.
Sales in major overseas supermarkets have increased several times over.
The final data shows that during the 618 shopping festival, the total transaction volume of Taobao and JD.com surged by 280% year-on-year, far exceeding all previous promotional festivals.
June 18th has transformed from an ordinary movie release date into a nationwide e-commerce shopping festival.
Chen Xun looked at the news report and couldn't help but chuckle.
He never imagined that the 618 shopping festival on e-commerce platforms in his previous life would become a true national consumer festival in this life because of the release of his movie.
"I've finally seen what a true top-tier influencer effect is."
Robert sat across from him, grinning from ear to ear: "Domestic e-commerce platforms are calling me non-stop, wanting me to be their spokesperson, and I'm getting countless collaboration offers from brands. My inbox is overflowing."
Christine, leaning on Chen Xun's shoulder, was scrolling through Weibo in China: "Now the whole internet is saying that you alone have boosted online and offline consumption. Even the milk tea shops and restaurants around the cinema have seen their revenue multiply several times. This must be what they call the Chen Xun effect."
Chen Xun shook his head with a smile, but his heart was filled with emotion.
When he traveled through time, all he wanted was to gain a foothold in Hollywood and play the roles he liked.
I never imagined things would turn out this way.
He not only became a top Hollywood actor, but also influenced the domestic consumer market, and was a source of pride for countless people.
The North American summer box office battle turned into a one-sided rout after the release of "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
After its opening weekend, the official box office figures released by Sony Pictures shocked everyone in Hollywood.
Spider-Man: Homecoming opened in 4348 theaters across North America, grossing over $4 million in its opening weekend!
It not only set a new record for the highest opening weekend in the North American market in 2017, but also broke the record for the highest opening weekend box office for a solo superhero film in history.
This figure far surpasses that of Wonder Woman, which was released at the same time and achieved both critical and commercial success.
The latter, which had just surpassed $1 million at the North American box office in its opening weekend, was originally a shoo-in for the summer blockbuster, but then... (The sentence is incomplete and ends abruptly).
Compared to its phenomenal box office performance, it instantly paled in comparison.
The whole of Hollywood was stunned.
No one expected that a solo superhero origin movie could generate box office revenue comparable to the Avengers series.
On the afternoon the data was released, Chen Xun received a call from Gal Gadot.
As soon as the call connected, a beautiful woman's voice, both helpless and teasing, came from the other end: "Chen Xun, I really need to settle accounts with you."
Chen Xun had just finished an online interview when he heard this and couldn't help but laugh: "I don't think I've offended you, have I?"
"You still say you haven't offended me?"
Gal Gadot, on the other end of the phone, was both amused and exasperated: "My Wonder Woman has only been in theaters for two weeks, and I've finally managed to stabilize the box office. But you, with Spider-Man's release, you've lured away all the audience in North America. Theaters have cut all our prime screenings for you, and my box office has been halved. Don't you think I should be asking you for compensation?"
She was talking about settling accounts, but there wasn't a trace of resentment in her tone; it was more like a friendly joke.
After all, Wonder Woman's global box office has already exceeded $6 million, and it has long since recouped its costs and made a huge profit.
It's just that the horror opening of "Spider-Man" stole the show, which is a bit frustrating.
Chen Xun smiled and apologized: "My bad, my bad. I should have advised Sony to change the schedule. When you come to Los Angeles next time, I'll treat you to a Michelin three-star restaurant. Order whatever you want. Consider it my apology."
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"You think you can just get rid of me with a meal?"
Gal Gadot snorted, then laughed: "Alright, I'm not kidding anymore. Congratulations on the box office success. I saw the movie, and your portrayal of Peter Parker was absolutely perfect. If I were a viewer, I would have gone to the theater for you too."
She paused, then continued with a hint of helplessness, "But seriously, next time my movie is released, please don't release it at the same time. It's really too disheartening to be released at the same time as yours. No one in Hollywood can withstand your box office appeal."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely avoid you next time."
Chen Xun smiled and agreed, chatted with her for a few more minutes, and then hung up the phone.
Christine, who was next to him, had just hung up the congratulatory call from the media. She looked at him and shook her head with a smile: "Now all of Hollywood knows. Nobody dares to clash with your release schedule. Even Gal Gadot called to complain. Your box office appeal is terrifying."
Just as Chen Xun was about to speak, Rob burst into the villa, holding the latest global box office report, his face beaming with joy: "Bro, the global box office figures are just out! In just ten days, the total global box office has surpassed $15 billion!"
He slammed the report on the coffee table, pointing at the numbers with a trembling voice: "The Chinese mainland market is even crazier! The box office has already surpassed 18 billion RMB in ten days, and it's still bringing in over 1 million RMB a day, heading straight for the 20 billion mark!"
"This is already the second highest-grossing imported superhero film in mainland China, second only to 'The Avengers'!"
This figure not only set a new box office record for Sony Pictures' Spider-Man series, but also made Spider-Man: Homecoming one of the highest-return-on-investment films in Sony's 100-year film history.
The film cost only $1.75 million to produce, but its global box office has now reached nearly nine times that cost.
There is still nearly a month of screenings to go.
The final box office figures will only be more terrifying!
What delighted Sony executives even more was that the film precisely hit its target audience.
Audience profiles in the North American market show that viewers aged 13-25 account for more than 60%, setting a record for the highest percentage of teenage audiences in MCU films.
The film depicts everyday high school life, an academic decathlon competition, and a graduation trip to the Washington Monument.
These youthful and vibrant storylines resonated strongly with teenage audiences worldwide.
Countless high school students are imitating Peter Parker's outfits on social media platforms, making short videos with spider web projectors, and even the number of students enrolling in academic decathlon clubs at many American high schools has doubled.
The hashtag #MostYouthfulSpiderMan# has garnered over 80 billion views on global social media platforms.
Chen Xun's portrayal of Spider-Man—a talkative, realistic, and comic book-like character—has deeply resonated with audiences.
Not only the main character, but also the bald villain in the film received unanimous praise from film critics and audiences.
Michael Keaton's portrayal of Vulture is not a stereotypical evil villain, but rather an ordinary person driven to desperation by capitalism, breaking the black-and-white villain stereotype of superhero movies.
Many film critics have stated that "this is one of the most charismatic villains in MCU history, and his confrontation with Peter is the most exciting highlight of the entire film."
Robert Downey Jr.'s cameo as Iron Man was the highlight of the film.
The mentor-apprentice relationship between Tony Stark and Peter Parker not only captivated audiences with their bond but also formally integrated Spider-Man into the Avengers universe, laying the crucial groundwork for the MCU's Infinity War storyline.
In an interview, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige stated without hesitation, "Chen Xun is the Peter Parker we've been looking for."
"He perfectly took on the role and perfectly connected the Avengers and Spider-Man. Without him, there would be no success of Homecoming."
Just as the film was becoming a box office and critical success, Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman personally led his team to Los Angeles and waited outside Chen Xun's house.
The head of Sony Pictures had none of the airs of a CEO of a large company. The first thing he said to Chen Xun was to push a thick contract in front of him: "Chen, we want to sign a contract with you for the Spider-Man trilogy."
To sign Chen Xun, Sony offered unprecedentedly generous terms in Hollywood history:
Each film in the trilogy will receive a $2500 million salary, plus a 15% share of the global box office revenue, and the status of co-producer.
This revenue sharing ratio is even higher than Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man contract.
An additional 5% share will be given to the revenue from Spider-Man IP-related merchandise.
Rob's hands were trembling as he looked at the terms of the contract.
These conditions are too generous, making him seem almost invisible.
There's absolutely no need to talk!
We can sign the contract right away.
After reviewing the contract, Chen Xun looked up at Tom Rothman: "Sony trusts me that much?"
Tom Rothman said without hesitation, "This IP has been revived because of you. Audiences don't recognize Spider-Man, they recognize Peter Parker as you. As long as you are willing to continue acting, Sony is willing to believe in you unconditionally."
Chen Xun picked up the pen and signed his name on the contract.
This trilogy contract means that he has completely established himself in Hollywood, holding two of Marvel's top IPs and possessing absolute power.
The day after the contract was signed.
Sony Pictures has officially announced plans for a Spider-Man trilogy.
In the official poster, Chen Xun, who plays Spider-Man, stands in the center position.
The caption was just one sentence: "The story of Peter Parker is not over yet."
The official announcement caused an instant uproar across the internet.
Fans around the world went wild.
The hashtag #SpiderManTrilogyOfficialAnnouncement# immediately topped the global trending search list.
Countless netizens flooded the comments section with messages like, "Great! We can watch three more Spider-Man movies starring Chen Xun!"
"Sony finally did something right! This contract was totally worth it!"
"Besides Chen Xun, no one can play Spider-Man well!"
The Hollywood industry was in an uproar.
Countless actors and agents are green with envy.
It's worth noting that very few actors in Hollywood can secure a solo superhero trilogy contract.
Moreover, he comes with such a high salary and a lot of influence.
Chen Xun has now firmly established himself at the very top of the Hollywood actor pyramid.