'Solo' Loses Momentum at Box Office With $29.3M Second Weekend | THR News

'Solo' Loses Momentum at Box Office With $29.3M Second Weekend | THR News

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The video discusses the disappointing box office performance of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', directed by Ron Howard. In its second weekend, the film's earnings dropped significantly in North America and performed poorly in China, a crucial market. The video compares Solo's performance to 'Rogue One', another Star Wars standalone film, which fared much better. The challenges faced by Star Wars films in China are attributed to the lack of exposure to the original films and the complex backstory. Despite these challenges, Solo managed to earn nearly $60 million globally over the weekend.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the percentage drop in revenue for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' during its second weekend in North America?

80%

65%

50%

70%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' perform in its second weekend compared to 'Rogue One'?

'Solo' was not released in the same year as 'Rogue One'

'Solo' earned the same as 'Rogue One'

'Solo' earned more than 'Rogue One'

'Solo' earned less than 'Rogue One'

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the Star Wars franchise's challenges in the Chinese market?

Lack of marketing

Cultural differences

Historical lack of wide release

Poor quality of the films

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total global earnings of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' by the end of the discussed weekend?

$150 million

$300 million

$264.2 million

$200 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the video encourage viewers to take after watching 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'?

Watch the movie again

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