According to Sina, "Pegasus 3" (Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 3) premiered on the first day of the Lunar New Year (17/2) and dominated the box office, with earnings surpassing five other films released concurrently. Market analysts suggest the third installment could achieve a total revenue of 5 billion CNY (723 million USD), potentially placing it among the top 5 highest-grossing films in Chinese box office history.
Behind-the-scenes footage of "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 3". Video: Weibo
By the morning of 21/2, director Zhang Yimou's "Scare Out" ranked second at the Tet box office with 600 million CNY (nearly 87 million USD). The martial arts blockbuster "Xiao Nhan" secured third place with 480 million CNY (70 million USD).
The comedy film "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 3" centers on race car driver Zhang Chi (played by Shen Teng) and other skilled racers competing on challenging roads in Xinjiang, China. Zhang Chi's team uncovers complex tactics during the competition and resolves to uphold sportsmanship and their personal values.
Beyond the thrilling sequences on treacherous roads, the film prompts reflection on human choices in the age of technology, exploring the dynamic between drivers and artificial intelligence guidance.
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Poster for "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 3". Photo: Weibo
On the Douban forum, the film received a score of 7,5/10, with most viewers praising its content as superior to the previous two installments. The film generates humor through satirical details, and its dialogue is described as concise yet meaningful. However, some audience members noted that "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 3" offers less humor than its predecessors, delving deeper into racing skills, which occasionally leaves viewers feeling fatigued.
Han Han directed and wrote the screenplay for the film, which also stars Yin Zheng, Huang Jingyu, Sha Yi, and Fan Chengcheng. Han Han is a renowned Chinese writer and a professional race car driver. Since 2014, he has transitioned into filmmaking, achieving success with "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh" (2019, 246 million USD) and "Phi Tri Nhan Sinh 2" (2024, 470 million USD).
Nhu Anh (Source: Sina)
