Upcoming movies "Doctor Strange" and "Fantastic Beasts" will be allowed to be released in China.
Both films will arrive in China on the same day of their respective worldwide release dates, Variety reported. This is good news for Marvel and Warner Bros. Studios since China is a huge market that has helped box-office hits such as "Deadpool" and "Ghostbusters" in the past.
Every MCU film has done well in China, particularly "Ant-Man," "Captain America: Civil War," and "Avengers: Age of Ultron." "Doctor Strange" could have the similar fate as well if it gets a warm reception in the Chinese market.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" on the other hand continues the franchise of "Harry Potter" universe. In the past, the last installment of the "Harry Potter" series made over $60 million in China alone. This might just be the start for "Fantastic Beasts" as it continues with four more installments which are likely to get releases in China as well if things go smoothly.
Meanwhile, marketing for the film is in full swing. Aside from trailers and posters, "Fantastic Beasts" has just released a new hidden objects video game set to arrive on November 17, Cinema Blend reported.
"Fantastic Beasts" follows the journey of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) 70 years before the events of "Harry Potter" took place. "Doctor Strange" on the other hand introduces the concepts of mysticism in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"Doctor Strange" is slated for release on November 4, 2016 while "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will be released on November 18, 2016.
