Men in Black: International is set to release in China on 14 June, the same it will hit theatres in the US, the makers said on 8 May, according to Variety. It will be the second movie after Men in Black 3 to open in the Middle Kingdom.
Upon release_, Men in Black 3_ recorded its highest opening in China with $21.7 million.
The latest action-comedy spinoff brings together actors Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson after the success of Thor: Ragnarok . Thompson and Hemsworth with play Agent Em and Agent H, respectively, who “become involved in a murder mystery that has them traveling the globe,” reports ScreenRant.
Men In Black: International also features Liam Neeson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, Rebecca Ferguson, and Emma Thompson in pivotal roles.
The film is directed by F Gary Gray, who previously helmed films like The Fate of the Furious and Straight Outta Compton. Men In Black: International is written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway; Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing, while Steven Spielberg is executive producing.
Along with MIB: International, The Secret Life of Pets 2 is the other Hollywood film which will release in China in June. A sequel to the 2016 hit, the original hauled $58 million in the country.