'Crazy Rich Asians' Is the Most Successful U.S. Studio Rom-Com in 9 Years | THR News

Crazy Rich Asians has become a major box office success, surpassing other romantic comedies in recent years. Directed by John M Chu, the film grossed $117 million over the Labor Day weekend, outperforming Amy Schumer's Trainwreck. It has defied the comedy slump in the US box office and is the top romcom since The Proposal in 2009. The film, along with others like The Meg and Mission Impossible Fallout, boosted the August box office by nearly 30% compared to 2017. Crazy Rich Asians also became the most successful live-action comedy in two years, surpassing Girls Trip. The film appeals to a diverse audience and is the first Hollywood studio film with an all Westernized Asian American cast since 1993's Joy Luck Club. Warner Brothers is planning a sequel featuring stars like Constance Wu and Henry Goulding.

Which film did 'Crazy Rich Asians' surpass to become the most successful Hollywood studio romantic comedy in nearly a decade?

• Trainwreck

• The Proposal

• The Meg

• Girls Trip

What was the percentage increase in the box office for August compared to the same timeframe in 2017?

• 35%

• 30%

• 25%

• 20%

Which film did 'Crazy Rich Asians' surpass domestically to become the most successful live-action comedy in at least two years?

• The Meg

• Mission Impossible Fallout

• Girls Trip

• Trainwreck

What is significant about the cast of 'Crazy Rich Asians'?

• It features a mix of Asian and Western actors.

• It is the first Hollywood film with an all Westernized Asian American cast since 1993.

• It includes actors from various Asian countries.

• It is the first film to feature an entirely Asian cast.

Which film is Warner Brothers Pictures considering a sequel for?

• The Proposal

• Trainwreck

• Crazy Rich Asians

• Girls Trip