Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 398 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson chickens out.
Aside from a few moviegoers who are indifferent to commercial films or prefer foreign films, almost all viewers gave Iron Man a five-star rating.

The brilliance of this film lies in its breakthrough of the traditional superhero image, portraying Iron Man vividly, charmingly, and uniquely.

At the same time, Iron Man's unique way of revealing the protagonist's true identity is a groundbreaking achievement in the history of superhero movies.

After Zhou Yang and his team finished their overseas roadshow, they were overjoyed to learn about the domestic box office performance.

"Zhou, what about the box office figures for other countries?" Gal Gadot asked Zhou Yang excitedly.

"Wait a moment."

Zhou Yang quickly retrieved the phone, logged into the global box office accounting platform, and queried the box office data.

Everyone stared intently at Zhou Yang, both nervous and expectant, as if waiting for the mystery to be solved.

Due to skepticism about the Chinese director and team behind "Iron Man," US cinemas only allocated a limited number of screenings.

It only had 16% of screenings, ranking third.

"News! The US box office reached $1.23 million on its opening day! Taking the top spot on the box office charts!" Zhou Yang suddenly brought good news.

"Wow!"

A cheer immediately erupted on the scene. All the creators were extremely excited. With $1.23 million coming from the United States alone, the future of "Iron Man" was bright!
What's even more surprising is that despite only ranking third in terms of screenings, it topped the box office charts. This kind of comeback is truly amazing!
After Zhou Yang smiled and gestured for everyone to be quiet, he continued to report on the box office results.

"The island nation's opening day box office was three million US dollars, ranking first!"

"Red Harbor's opening day box office: one million US dollars, ranking first!"

"Britain's opening day box office was $12 million, ranking first!"

"South Korea's opening day box office was $1.5 million, ranking first!"

"Taiwan's opening day box office was $500,000, ranking first!"

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Zhou Yang announced that "Iron Man" has achieved great box office success worldwide on its opening day!
"Iron Man grossed $2.56 million on its opening day!"

This number is second only to "Titanic", ranking second in film history!

"Zhou, you're amazing!"

Gal Gadot was extremely excited and suddenly grabbed Zhou Yang's head, giving him a passionate kiss.

Before Zhou Yang could react, a bright lipstick appeared on her face.

"Hahaha……"

The sight of the lipstick stains left on Zhou Yang's lips elicited bursts of laughter from the audience.

Zhou Yang shook his head with a wry smile, thinking that he had to go back tonight and teach Gal Gadot a lesson, to make her understand what it meant to be the head of the family.

Meanwhile, in the AMC president's office.

Inside the office, AMC President Stephen Nobel angrily questioned the marketing manager in front of him: "You said 'San Andreas' would be a huge hit, but why did it only get a little over 60 million dollars with only 35% of the screenings, far less than 'Iron Man' with 16% of the screenings?"

The marketing manager replied helplessly, "Mr. Nobel, this is the prediction result of the box office actuarial team. We did not expect that Dwayne Johnson would lose his box office appeal in front of Zhou Yang. We also underestimated the strength of the Huaxia Film Production Team."

Before Zhou Yang's rise to fame, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was practically a guarantee of box office success.

Any action movie with an investment of around $100 million, featuring Dwayne Johnson, is guaranteed to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office—a sure-fire way to make money.

Zhou Yang's rise changed everything, shaking all sides.

In his second encounter with Zhou Yang, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was surprisingly reversed and knocked out despite having the upper hand.

Nobel sighed, and his subordinates were helpless. Zhou Yang's magic seemed to not only transform individuals but also motivate the entire team.

"Quickly reduce the screening rate of 'San Andreas' and increase the screening rate of 'Iron Man'! The more the better!" "Yes, Mr. Nobel!"

The same scenario has occurred in almost other cinemas as well.

Zhou Yang issued a strong challenge, no longer regarding Chinese directors and teams as the past, as they are rapidly catching up with Hollywood!
Finally, Iron Man's screening rate in the United States successfully increased to 45%, while San Andreas dropped directly to 11%.

This news received support from many American netizens.

"Oh God, I can finally buy tickets for Iron Man!"

"To be honest, I'm getting tired of Dwayne Johnson's movies. It's always about destruction! Destruction! Destruction! Finally, I can enjoy a moment of peace!"

"Jay's movies are still excellent; each one is unique, and Iron Man is simply brilliant!"

"That's so cool! I love Zhou, I love Iron Man!"

"Haha, this superhero is so funny!"

"However, Zhou's new image is truly captivating!"

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Johnson was quite disappointed by the comments made by his American fans.

The media began to focus on the rivalry between Zhou Yang and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, exploring the different charms of the two superstars in the film industry.

Zhou Yang: Not just the King of Hollywood, but a leading figure in the new generation of cinema!

Exploring Zhou Yang's Influence: How Did He Subvert Tradition and Usher in a New Era of Cinema?

The Peak of Dwayne Johnson and the Rise of Zhou Yang: The Future of Cinema Between Two Leaders

The ever-changing landscape of the film industry: The differences between Zhou Yang and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson offer food for thought.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: A Hollywood phenomenon – What kind of hard work and perseverance led to his success?

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The ridicule and slander from fans and the media left Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson feeling disappointed and dejected.

He then posted on social media to express his feelings.

"#TheRock: Yes, even if you've fought your way through countless battles, when everyone gets tired of seeing you, fate may cast you into the shadows. But I don't blame anyone, and I will never give up! Go, TheRock!#"

Wrestling fans who have been following The Rock have left messages of support.

"Go Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson! You're invincible!"

“Friend, frankly, it’s time for a change.”

"Single fight scenes are boring; we should add some new elements..."

"Dwayne Johnson, shine again!"

"Prove your worth to Hollywood!"

By chance, Zhou Yang saw Johnson's post on social media, quickly forwarded it, and left a comment.

"#Chinese actor Zhou Yang: Dwayne Johnson @TheRock, your acting skills are admirable. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you; it would definitely be a fun experience. #Retweet#"

Johnson also replied to and retweeted Zhou Yang's post without hesitation.

"#TheRockJohnson: Brother @ChineseActorZhouYang, of course no problem! Trust us to have an excellent collaboration! Looking forward to your call, collaboration is just around the corner. #Retweet#"

Netizens were all surprised to see these two actors, who were originally unrelated, interacting so amicably and agreeing to collaborate.

(End of this chapter)