China's Lunar New Year box office sales hit $832 million

"Pegasus 3" emerges as the highest-grossing film of the season

"Pegasus 3". Photo: Facebook

China's box office sales exceeded 5.75 billion yuan ($832.37 million) over the nine-day Lunar New Year holiday period that ended on Monday, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

Xinhua cited data from the China Film Administration.

• The racing comedy sequel "Pegasus 3" emerged as the highest-grossing film of the season, Xinhua said.

• Last year, China's box office generated record sales during the Lunar New Year holiday, boosted by sequels to popular hit films.

• Box office sales reached 9.51 billion yuan during the festive period between Jan 28 and Feb 4 last year.