AMTD Movie "The Last Dance" Becomes the 1st Hong Kong Film to Break Into the Top Three Highest-Grossing Film in HK History

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AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group under AMTD Digital announced that their film 'The Last Dance' has achieved significant success in Hong Kong's box office. The extended version, which debuted on Ching Ming Festival, has accumulated over HKD154 million in box office earnings.

The film has surpassed 'Avengers: Infinity War' to become the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's film history, joining 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avatar'. Notably, 'The Last Dance' is the first Hong Kong film to reach the top three and the only one among them presented in 2D format. The film was produced by AMTD, with Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, serving as producer.

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• Strong box office performance with HKD154+ million in earnings
• Achieved third highest-grossing film status in Hong Kong history
• First Hong Kong film to break into top three highest-grossing films

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• None.

PARIS & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside The Generation Essentials Group, a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital, jointly announced that AMTD's latest release, the extended version of "The Last Dance," has sustained its strong momentum since its debut on Ching Ming Festival, continuously setting new cinematic milestones and grossing over a million dollars at the box office during its opening weekend.

As of the date of the announcement, "The Last Dance" has surpassed HKD154 million in cumulative box office earnings in Hong Kong, overtaking the 2018 blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War." The film now ranks as the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's film history, alongside "Avengers: Endgame" and "Avatar." Notably, "The Last Dance" is the only Hong Kong film which breaks into the top three ranking ever in HK film history, and the only one amongst the three, presented entirely in 2D format.

AMTD is the production company of this film, with Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital serving as producer.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality areas.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter") at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

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FAQ

How much has AMTD's 'The Last Dance' earned at the Hong Kong box office?

The film has earned over HKD154 million in cumulative box office earnings in Hong Kong.

What milestone did 'The Last Dance' achieve in Hong Kong's film history?

It became the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's history and the first Hong Kong film to break into the top three ranking.

Which films did 'The Last Dance' join in Hong Kong's top three highest-grossing movies?

The film joined 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avatar' in the top three highest-grossing films in Hong Kong.

What distinguishes 'The Last Dance' from other top-grossing films in Hong Kong?

It is the only Hong Kong film in the top three and the only one presented entirely in 2D format.