With ample funding and a coordinated team, after eight months of all-out postproduction effects work, "Interstellar Navigator" was fully completed and passed review. A release date was soon set.
The film had drawn considerable attention ever since planning and preparations began.
As a joint film project between the Yan Group and the Lingyao Group, it had not only ample funding but also top-tier technology.
The script, director, and cast each brought their own buzz.
Most notable of all was the marriage between the two families' heirs. Both Ye Yizhou and Yan Qingdu were figures who could dominate trending searches with just a photo or a few words.
On-set leaks and behind-the-scenes footage made the film even more appealing.
All these factors combined kept raising audiences' expectations. After waiting so long, they naturally wanted a taste, whether it turned out good or bad.
Would it deliver something huge, or take a huge dump?
Naturally, its opening box office remained high.
The plot, the cast's acting, the fight scenes, and, most importantly, the special effects all added to its appeal. In the 118-minute film, not a single shot was wasted.
Some sequences also contained foreshadowing that some viewers only noticed on a second viewing.
Once word of mouth spread and discussion intensified, the box office naturally climbed to even more staggering heights.
Ye Yizhou and Yan Qingdu sat in a corner of a café, listening to the constant stream of conversation around them.
"'Interstellar Navigator' is so good!"
"The special effects are insanely cool."
"It's not just the special effects. The glasses-free 3D is incredible too. It really feels like you're right there."
"And the story! It's funny and fun, and it makes you cry. It's so good."
"Wow, everyone who's seen it says it's good. I can hardly wait."
"Almost time,