The idea of a blockbuster like "Mulan" opening in theaters overseas but not in the US was inconceivable only a few months ago. The move could be a "transformative" moment for Hollywood, according to Aynne Kokas, an associate professor at the University of Virginia and author of "Hollywood Made In China." "The US is the largest box-office market in the world. It likely will not maintain that title this year if the COVID restrictions continue," Kokas said. "This could be a blip if the US is able to return to its previous situation, or it could be an inflection point."
Aynne Kokas
