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《哪吒2》,衍生品销售额或超千亿?

Core Viewpoint - The chairman of Light Media, Wang Changtian, predicts that the derivative sales of "Nezha: The Devil's Child" (referred to as "Nezha 2") will exceed 100 billion yuan, with overseas box office expected to surpass 100 million USD, marking the highest in 20 years [1][6]. Group 1: Box Office Performance - "Nezha 2" has a total box office of approximately 15.899 billion yuan, with overseas earnings of 396 million yuan, ranking fifth in global box office history [2]. - The previous record for a Chinese film overseas was held by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which grossed about 213 million USD globally, including 128 million USD in North America [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Market Opportunities - Wang Changtian estimates that the economic increment brought by "Nezha 2" could exceed 200 billion yuan [6]. - The developers, producers, and sellers of "Nezha 2" derivatives have reportedly achieved significant market benefits, potentially realizing several hundred billion yuan in legitimate sales [5]. Group 3: Industry Challenges and Recommendations - Wang Changtian highlights systemic issues in the Chinese film industry, such as producing too many films that do not meet audience demand, leading to a lack of competitiveness against other entertainment forms [7]. - He emphasizes the need to reduce the number of films produced, enhance their effectiveness, and improve competitiveness and necessity [7]. - The rising production costs necessitate a reform in the film production mechanism, and there is a call to adjust the profit distribution model within the industry [8]. - Currently, producers may only receive 33 yuan from every 100 yuan in box office revenue after deducting promotional costs, which is unsustainable for basic industry investment [8]. - Wang suggests that the reliance on box office revenue, which currently accounts for over 95% of film company income, should be reduced to 50% to ensure financial stability [8].