Starring Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, and Ni Ni, the film Dong Ji Island initially drew attention with its emotionally charged theme of “returning to the scene of history.” However, in the four days since its release, its box office momentum has been modest, with a total of 220 million RMB so far. While this performance remains steady for now, it still falls short of a true breakout.
Since the night before last, the film has been caught up in certain controversies. Sources say the production team has been working to contain the situation, so the matter has yet to spread widely online. Should these issues fully escalate, the impact on ticket sales could be significant. Industry projections currently place the final box office at over 600 million RMB—a figure that, if achieved, would ensure profitability. Still, under the dual pressure of public opinion and market competition, the path to reaching that “box office safety line” may be far from smooth.
