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.
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A still from Men in Black: International trailer. YouTube screengrab[/caption] 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.
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