Hong Kong action star, Jackie Chan's "The Myth" topped last weekend box office, taking in 26.5 million yuan across the nation on its debut weekend.

The film received 8 million yuan in box office takings on its first day, the best takings for all the films in cinemas this year. It breaks the 7 million yuan debut day record that two films "Initial D" and "Seven Swords" set earlier this year. It is also the biggest success for a Jackie Chan film in recent years. 　

Jackie Chan and the film's director, Stanley Tong, will stage a celebration for the movie in Guangzhou tonight. 　　

The film's publicist , Yu Dong, said they are confident that the film will set a new box office record during the upcoming National Holiday. 　　

"The Myth" is a $20 million co-production of Chan's film company and the China Film Group Corporation.　　

(CRI)

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