February 2024 Movie Releases: Lunar New Year films expected to dominate theaters

In February 2024, there will be a plethora of exciting new movies hitting the theaters, particularly a series of films set to debut on the first day of the Lunar New Year, promising to dominate the box office!

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Let’s take a look at February 10, 2024, especially the Tet films, released on the first day of Tet, around February 10, which promises to be an exciting treat for the soul like Mai, Meeting Pregnant Sister again, Morning Light, Tea,…

1 Argylle – Super Spy Argylle

Argylle – Super Spy Argylle

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Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Action, Drama

Runtime: 139 minutes

Country: United States

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Main cast: Henry CavillBryce Dallas HowardDua LipaSam Rockwell,…

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Argylle – Super Spy Argylle is an action spy-comedy film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, with Jason Fuchs writing the script. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Elly Cownay, and is the first installment of a 3-part film series.

The film follows Argylle, a talented MI6 spy, who gets caught up in a globe-trotting adventure to stop a global terrorist plot. Along his journey, he must face dangerous enemies, perilous situations, and mind-boggling puzzles.

2 Mai

Mai

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Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Drama, Romance, Love

Runtime: 132 minutes

Country: Vietnam

Director: Diệp Thế Vinh, Trấn Thành 

Main cast: Tuấn Trần, Phương Anh ĐàoLê Giang, Anh Đức, Lê Dương Bảo Lâm,…

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Following the success of “Father is a Gangster” and “Lady of the House”, Trấn Thành continues to bring fans a new blockbuster called “Mai” this Lunar New Year. “Mai” is a film that exudes a purely Vietnamese style and will explore various social prejudices through different perspectives in life.

Explaining the name “Mai”, Trấn Thành said that he chose this name because “Mai” has the meaning of being a symbol for spring and new beginnings, as well as the meaning of tomorrow, the future. He wants to present the audience with a broader perspective on understanding a woman.

3 Meeting Pregnant Sister again

Meeting Pregnant Sister again

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Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Family, Comedy, Romance

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Country: Vietnam

Director: Nhất Trung 

Main cast: Anh Tú, Diệu NhiKiều Minh Tuấn,…

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Meeting Pregnant Sister again, starring Anh Tú and Diệu Nhi, is sure to be a blockbuster this Lunar New Year. The film also features Kiều Minh Tuấn – a well-known name in the Vietnamese film industry recently.

In the film, Anh Tú plays an aspiring actor named Gia Phúc, he is a person with a burning passion for acting but his past hasn’t been good due to a lack of love from his family since he was young. However, his life has started to take a better turn when he meets Huyền played by Diệu Nhi.

4 Morning Light

Morning Light

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Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Drama, Romance, Art

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Country: Vietnam

Director: Hoàng Tuấn Cường

Main cast: NSƯT Hữu Châu, NSƯT Lê Thiện, nghệ sĩ Chí Tâm, NSND Hồng Vân, , Bạch Long, Kim Huyền

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Morning Light is a film set in the 1990s and early 2000s, telling the story of the ups and downs of the Viễn Phương opera troupe. From being a mainstream opera troupe, they had to transform into a ragtag troupe to survive. Despite facing many difficulties, the love of the profession and love between the artists always burns in the hearts of these performers. Where will the fate of the troupe go? And will their love for opera help them overcome adversity to continue pursuing their passion?

5 Tea

Tea

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Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Drama, Romance

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Country: Vietnam

Director: Lê Hoàng

Main cast: NSƯT Trương Minh Quốc Thái, Việt Hương, Đoàn Trinh

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The film “Tea” by director Lê Hoàng, expected to be released on the first day of Lunar New Year 2024, is a drama – romance film that explores the topic of extramarital affairs. This is a new and intriguing theme for the audience, as it is often only mentioned in societal-heavy television dramas.

6 Spy × Family Code: White – Family x Spy Code: White

Spy × Family Code: White – Family x Spy Code: White

IMDb score: 7.6/10

Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Comedy, Action, Animation

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Country: Japan

Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Voice cast: Atsumi Tanezaki, Takuya Eguchi, Saori Hayami,…

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In the latest installment of the “Spy × Family” film series, Loid Forger, a skilled spy, receives a request to take his place in the Strix Campaign. To avoid being replaced, he decides to help his daughter Anya win a cooking competition at Eden Academy. He secretly cooks the favorite dish of the headmaster, and as a result, Anya emerges as the winner.

However, Anya’s victory leads to a shocking secret that affects world peace

7 Noah’s Ark – Arena of Beasts

Spy × Family Code: White – Family x Spy Code: White

IMDb score: 6.9/10

Release date: 02/10/2024

Genre: Comedy, Animation, Adventure

Runtime: 84 minutes

Country: Brazil

Director: Alois Di Leo

Voice cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Alice Braga, Marcelo Adnet

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Noah’s Ark – Arena of Beasts tells the story of two mice, Vini and Tito. Vini is a talented poet but suffers from a fear of the stage, while Tito is a highly skilled guitarist. During the Great Flood, Noah collects different species of animals onto his ark to protect them from the flood. On that ark, the animals must face various challenges and conflicts, from which they learn valuable lessons about unity, harmony, and mutual respect.

8 Madame Web

Cassandra Webb, a rescue worker, gains the ability to see the future and have precognitive visions after an unexpected accident. From here, her fate mysteriously intertwines with three other women, Anya Corazon, Mattie Franklin, and Julia Carpenter. They are being hunted by Ezekiel Sims for some reason.

9 Dogs at the Opera

Dogs at the Opera

IMDb score: 9.1/10

Release date: 02/16/2024

Genre: Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Animation

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Country: Russia

Director: Vasiliy Rovenskiy 

Voice cast: Anna Starshenbaum, Diomid Vinogradov, Garik Kharlamov

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Samson, a greedy dog, accidentally wanders into the magnificent Bolshoi Opera House in the capital city of Moscow. While curiously exploring, Samson inadvertently gets entangled in the theft of the diamond crown belonging to actress Anastasia. Together with Anastasia’s beautiful dog Margot, Samson embarks on an adventure to track down the robbers and retrieve the precious jewel.

10 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training

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Release date: 02/23/2024

Genre: Action, Animation, Adventure

Runtime: 112 minutes

Country: Japan

Director: Haruo Sotozaki

Voice cast: Natsuki Hanae, Kitō Akari, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training is the latest installment of the Demon Slayer anime series. This film is set in the blacksmith village and focuses on the aftermath of the battle between Tanjiro and the Upper Moon Four Hantengu, and Nezuko’s ability to resist sunlight. Additionally, the film also introduces the “Great Pillar Special Training,” kickstarting the special training for the Pillars in preparation for the final showdown with Kibutsuji Muzan.

Above are the top 10 movies opening in February 2024, with a special focus on the Tet films that are set to dominate the box office. Mark your calendars and enjoy!