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"Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" tops Chinese box office

Xinhua, March 1, 2017 Adjust font size:

"Resident Evil: The Final Chapter," a Sony Pictures action movie, topped the Chinese box office in the week ending Feb. 26, earning 638 million yuan (92.8 million U.S. dollars), China Film News reported Wednesday.

"xXx: The Return of Xander Cage," a Hollywood action movie featuring Vin Diesel, landed in second place for the week, taking in 128 million yuan. It has grossed 1.05 billion yuan since its release on Feb. 10.

"Assassin's Creed," an adventure film featuring Michael Fassbender, placed third, with sales revenue of 116 million yuan.

Universal's animation comedy "Sing" took fourth place, generating 82 million yuan.

Rounding out the top five was Oscar big winner "La La Land," which grossed 41 million yuan. Endi