Bona President: Avatar 2 is not suitable for Chinese audiences

Recently, Yu Dong, chairman of Bona Film Group, attended the forum of the 4th Hainan International Film Festival and talked about the hit movie "Avatar: The Way of Water". Yu Dong said that foreign films are gradually becoming unsuitable for the viewing habits of Chinese audiences, which has led to Chinese audiences preferring domestic films and film and television works that revolve around Chinese stories and are in line with China's national conditions and culture.

Yu Dong said that American movies are more about science fiction and anime heroes, which are increasingly out of touch with today's Chinese movie-watching habits. "We hope to see Chinese stories and Chinese emotions on the screen." "I am looking forward to The Wandering Earth 2 surpassing Avatar 2."

Regarding the box office trend of "Avatar 2", Yu Dong expressed his hope that Wu Jing's "The Wandering Earth 2" can surpass the other at the box office and become a dark horse in 2023. Currently, "The Wandering Earth 2" has been scheduled for January 22, 2023.

Yu Dong's words sparked heated discussions on the Internet. Some netizens said that good movies know no borders! Culture should be diversified! Many netizens also supported "Avatar 2", saying that this type of movie is very much to their liking. Art knows no borders, whether it is domestic or foreign, as long as it is a good movie, everyone is happy to watch it.

Some netizens also did some scientific research: "The Wandering Earth 2" is produced by China Film Group, and has nothing to do with Yu Dong and Bona. "Avatar 2" is also a film introduced by China Film Group. Yu Dong used China Film Group's films to step on China Film Group's films, while his own Bona Company's "Unknown" was released during the Spring Festival.