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BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The domestic fantasy film "A Chinese Odyssey: Part III" topped the Chinese box office in the week ending Sept. 18, earning 250 million yuan (37.5 million U.S. dollars), China Film News reported Monday.
The film, a tribute to Hong Kong star Stephen Chow's previous two action comedies of the 1990s, has been a huge success since it debuted on Sept. 14, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Hong Kong action film "Z Storm II" took second place, generating 119 million yuan in the week after its release on Sept. 14.
"Cock and Bull," a domestic suspense movie, came third with 78 million yuan in sales in its first week in Chinese theaters.
Domestic romance "Soul Mate" ranked fourth, earning 72 million yuan since hitting screens on Sept. 14.
Rounding out the top five was the U.S. science-fiction film "Star Trek Beyond," which grossed 58 million yuan during the week. It has taken 417 million yuan since its release on Sept. 2.
