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The Wandering Earth 2, sequel to sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth,is currently the most-anticipated new film on Chinese ticketing platform Maoyan. The Wandering Earth topped the rankings during the 2019 Chinese Lunar New Year film season.

Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s Full River Redis one of 2023's most anticipated films. The name Full River Red comes from a poem by Yue Fei, a military general who lived during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) in which the film is set, and was well-known for his patriotism and loyalty to his country.

Hidden Blade,starring Hong Kong film veteran Tony Leung, and Chinese mainland star Wang Yibo is also scheduled to premiere during the 2023 Chinese Lunar New Year. The film tells a story set during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).

Deep Sea,a Chinese animation feature, will also be released during the Chinese Lunar New Year. The director, Tian Xiaopeng, is known for his 2015 animated blockbuster Monkey King: Hero is Back, which grossed 955 million yuan. Tian said in an interview that he had spent seven years making Deep Sea.

Boonie Bears: Guardian Code, a film version of the Boonie Bears franchise, is anticipated to be a hit with Chinese children. With the theme of maternal love, the film tells the story that how Briar and Bramble find their mother. This heartwarming film is sure to make you smile through the tears.

Film critics said high-quality films with box office appeal can effectively accelerate the recovery of the industry, and predicted that the total box office for this season will exceed 7 billion yuan.