It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1458: The Three-Body Problem trilogy has surpassed 100 billion in total box office revenue! A grand slam of Best Actor awards from the three major European film festivals and the Academy Awards!

"As of now, The Three-Body Problem (1) has been in theaters for 84 days, with a total global box office of US$43 billion, equivalent to RMB 350 billion!"

"Global box office records are still being broken. The daily box office of The Three-Body Problem (1) has not yet fallen below 10 million. Experts predict that the total box office of the film may reach 40 billion RMB!"

"The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television has issued a fourth key extension for The Three-Body Problem (1), extending the screening period to November 5."

"The film '731' grossed 8.2 million yuan in its opening week, but its reputation has sparked huge controversy, with accusations of false marketing..."

"The third installment in the 'Volunteer Army' series of patriotic films, 'Volunteer Army: Bloodshed and Peace,' produced by China Film Group and directed by Chen Kaige, grossed 3569.6 million yuan on its opening day."

"This morning, the 6th Dragon Soaring Era International Film Festival and the premiere of 'The Three-Body Problem (Part Two)' are currently underway at the dome theater in Shanhe Film City..."

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At this very moment, the dome theater at Shanhe Film and Television City is packed to capacity.

Fu Ruoqing sat upright in the front row of the guest seats, but her face showed no interest in watching the movie, only an undisguised heaviness.

His fears ultimately came true!

The box office of "The Chinese People's Volunteers: Bloodshed in Peace" on its opening day, which was 3569.6 million yuan, was like a resounding slap in the face.

This patriotic blockbuster, produced by China Film Group, was originally expected to continue the popularity of the IP, but the data after its release failed to make a splash at all.

The opening day box office of over 30 million RMB seems so insignificant compared to the global box office of "The Three-Body Problem (Part 1)" which accumulated 35 billion RMB in 84 days.

It even falls far short of the 8.2 million yuan opening weekend gross of "731", which was also embroiled in controversy at the same time.

But he was helpless.

Because he knew in his heart that this was no longer a matter of publicity.

The era of mainstream themes being able to rake in box office revenue simply based on their subject matter is long gone.

Audiences' aesthetic standards have long been raised by high-quality works such as "Ne Zha 2" and "The Three-Body Problem 1".

Furthermore, with the Three-Body Problem series as a benchmark, its special effects, plot, and overall scope have created a game-changer.

This directly led to the complete end of the "Volunteer Army" IP, making it impossible to continue.

On the huge spherical screen overhead, "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two)" is slowly beginning.

Against the deep blue backdrop of space, the outline of the Trisolaran fleet gradually becomes clear.

The light of stars flows across the screen, and the delicate special effects make it seem as if the audience can touch the dust of the universe!
Looking at the stunning opening scene, Fu Ruoqing smiled bitterly, then sighed and shook her head helplessly.

He turned to the secretary beside him and whispered, "After the movie, go back to the company and inform the others that the 'Volunteer Army' series should be completely shelved."

Continuing to persist will only lead to greater losses; it's better to cut your losses now.

"Yes, Mr. Fu."

The secretary nodded hurriedly in agreement, but her eyes never left the screen.

Her attention was already firmly drawn to the science fiction scene at the beginning of "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two)," and she didn't even notice the disappointment in her boss's tone.

On the screen, the dark forest theory was quietly laid out, and a tense atmosphere permeated the entire venue through the surround sound.

No one paid attention to Fu Ruoqing's dejected expression in the corner; at this moment, everyone's attention was focused on this legendary science fiction masterpiece.

Actually, the main focus today should have been the opening ceremony of the 6th Dragon Soaring International Film Festival.

The red carpet ceremony, guest speeches, and award announcements were all prepared to the highest standards.

However, the organizing committee insisted on making "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two)" the opening ceremony film.

When the visuals of this sci-fi masterpiece filled the dome theater, all the attention surrounding the film festival was completely overshadowed!
No one discussed whether the opening ceremony's procedures were novel, nor did anyone pay attention to how luxurious the lineup of celebrities was.

At this moment, all eyes and gasps of amazement in the audience were completely captivated by the epic cosmic tale unfolding on the silver screen.

The film festival opening ceremony, on the contrary, became a "side event" of the premiere of "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two)".

At the other end of the guest seating area, in stark contrast to Fu Ruoqing's sorrow, was Geng Yanbo, who was in charge of the overall planning and operation of Shanhe Film and Television City.

While watching the movie, he leaned closer to Chen Fei and whispered about future development plans:

"According to your previous idea, the filming location of 'The Three-Body Problem' is already undergoing readjustment and restoration. We plan to turn it into a unique tourist attraction."

Just like the game-themed tourism that became popular after the release of "Black Myth: Wukong," do you think this model is feasible?

"Okay." Chen Fei nodded in agreement, without any objection.

After the filming of the Three-Body Problem trilogy was completed, all the facilities in the base, including the Three-Body planetary landscape, spaceship models, and human-computer scenes, were well preserved.

He also began to learn from Chen Kaige's idea of ​​"one film, one city", creating an operational film and television base for each major film he made.

In this way, some costs can be recovered through tourism, and ready-made scenes can be provided for subsequent works.

For example, Guo Fan's upcoming film "The Wandering Earth 3" has already confirmed that it will use the space capsule and desert scene of this base.

In the future, this place will surely attract more science fiction film crews.

"Oh, right." Chen Fei suddenly remembered something and said seriously, "While developing tourism, we must also strengthen the surrounding services."

"Don't worry about that." Geng Yanbo's tone was even more serious than his. "The government will definitely cooperate fully. I will personally oversee the rectification of the surrounding hotels, restaurants, and taxi industries."

Anyone who dares to overcharge, cause problems, or negatively impact the tourist experience will be fired!

Chen Fei smiled with satisfaction: "With your words, I have no more worries."

After finishing their business, Geng Yanbo's gaze returned to the screen.

Looking at the stunning cosmic special effects, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Who would have thought that what was once an insignificant little film shooting base would now surpass Hengdian World Studios..."

Today, Shanhe Film and Television City is already the undisputed leader among film and television bases in China.

It covers an area several times the size of Hengdian and boasts a full range of scenes, including a world-class dome theater, a sci-fi real-life base, and ancient costume buildings.

The facility also includes a complete set of supporting facilities such as a post-production center and actor apartments.

In contrast, Hengdian and Qingdao Film City, once industry benchmarks, have all fallen to second-rate status.

Whether in terms of advanced facilities, industrial support, or tourist appeal, it is far surpassed by Shanhe Film and Television City.

"Haha, that's true, I didn't expect that either." Chen Fei laughed, his tone tinged with pride. "Who could have predicted that Shanxi could transform from a resource-rich province that relied on coal to a cultural and tourism powerhouse that rose to prominence through film and television tourism?"

"It's all thanks to you!"

Geng Yanbo's expression instantly turned serious, and he said earnestly, "If it weren't for you leading Feiyue Film and Television to take root in Shanxi, we still wouldn't be able to find a second economic growth point. The entire Taiyuan, and even the whole of Shanxi, should thank you!"

Chen Fei said calmly, "This is my hometown, and it is my responsibility to lead the people of my hometown to prosperity."

He knew in his heart that with the continuous improvement of Shanhe Film and Television City and the booming tourism industry in Shanxi, he would also be able to reap tangible benefits.

Not only can they generate substantial profits through base operation and tourism revenue sharing, but they can also leverage the resources of a province to solidify their position in the domestic film and television industry.

With Shanxi as his backing, those who covet his position and want to trip him up behind his back will ultimately not dare to act rashly.

If anything happens, just go back to Shanxi first. Who would dare to do anything to him if they came?
Even if all else fails, they can still use this location to relocate to another base of operations, thus securing an invincible position.

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On the giant dome screen, the opening of "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two): The Dark Forest" immediately raised expectations.

The plot moves without any dragging and directly picks up where the first part left off.

Standing at the observatory, Wang Miao swiped his finger across the touchscreen, and countless stars lit up around the dome screen, as if the entire Milky Way had been brought into a movie theater.

When the concept of the "Dark Forest Theory" was first revealed through Luo Ji's deduction, the scene directly employed a technique that intertwined reality and illusion.

Luo Ji was deep in thought in the wooden cabin on the snowy mountain. The cosmic background behind him slowly unfolded, with countless stars like jumping chess pieces, extinguishing one by one as he spoke.

Blue particles of light exploded on the dome screen, as if the breath of the universe could be clearly heard!
The entire audience instinctively held their breath, afraid of making too much noise and ruining this amazing scene.

The most shocking scene was when the "droplet" destroyed the human fleet.

The silver, teardrop-shaped probe slowly sailed through space, its smooth, mirror-like surface reflecting the lights of the human fleet, appearing docile and harmless.

But when it suddenly accelerates, the camera follows the water droplets as they weave through the fleet, with delicate sound effects of metal tearing coming from all directions.

One warship after another was precisely cut apart as if made of paper.

The nebula-like fire from the explosion spread across the dome screen, the intense red light seemingly capable of burning the retina!

But the water droplet remained completely unharmed.

This extreme contrast in power elicited an uncontrollable gasp from the audience.

Cameron, who had already seen the first movie, couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "My God! The special effects are even more stunning than the first one; the water droplets look like they're about to burst out!"

The psychological struggles of Luo Ji after becoming a Wallfacer are also vividly presented through top-notch visual effects.

As he was being monitored globally and fell into despair, the images on the dome screen gradually began to distort.

Countless "eyes" emerged from all corners of the universe, blue surveillance lines entwined around his figure, accompanied by urgent background music, instantly evoking the audience's empathy for his isolation and helplessness.

When he comprehended the "Dark Forest Law" on the ice field and raised his hand to point at the starry sky, the entire spherical screen suddenly went dark.

At that moment, only the point of light at his fingertips gradually expanded, eventually transforming into a signal that pierced through the universe.

At that moment, the entire audience seemed to feel the awe of communicating with the universe!

There's also the scene of the human fleet's recovery after the "Great Depression".

Millions of warships are neatly arranged on the tracks, forming a massive steel matrix.

Sunlight shone on the ship's hull, reflecting off the dome and creating a magnificent spectacle that excited many military enthusiasts who cheered and jumped for joy!
At the end of the film, Luo Ji threatens the Trisolaran civilization with the "Cradle System".

The dome screen simultaneously displayed images of Earth and the Trisolaran planet.

On one side is the tense standoff between humanity and the Trisolarans, and on the other side is the panic and disarray of the Trisolarans.

The light and shadow of the two planets intertwined on the dome screen, as if a battle spanning four hundred light-years was unfolding before our eyes.

When the Trisolaran civilization finally compromised and announced its withdrawal from Earth, the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause!

"Awesome! The special effects! The story's completeness! Absolutely amazing! Incredible!" "Holy crap! I really didn't expect that 'The Three-Body Problem 2' would not only continue the excellent production of the first book, but also achieve a qualitative leap in the depth of the plot and the impact of the visual effects!"

"Just how many surprises has Director Chen prepared for us?"

"Good heavens! So Chinese science fiction can actually keep rising to new heights?"

"Look at this effect, and then look back at 'Shanghai Fortress' and 'Bureau 749', holy crap, I'm starting to wonder if these movies are even products of the same era?"

Amidst the resounding gasps of amazement at the premiere, "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two): The Dark Forest" officially hit Chinese theaters amidst great anticipation.

This coincides with the National Day holiday.

As we all know, the box office performance during this 7-day holiday was phenomenal!
The more concentrated audience and stronger consumer willingness to spend compared to the summer movie season have enabled "The Three-Body Problem 2" to start a box office frenzy as soon as it was released!

In just one day, the box office revenue exceeded 15 billion RMB, breaking the single-day box office record of 13.38 billion RMB held by "The Three-Body Problem 1" and setting a new record for the highest opening day box office for a Chinese-language film!

The cinema was packed, with prime-time screenings sold out three days in advance.

Many viewers even chose to buy tickets from other cities in order to see the movie.

Tickets for dome theaters have been resold at several times their original price, yet they are still extremely difficult to obtain!
Even more coincidentally, just as the film was enjoying its release, news about 3i/Atlas suddenly surfaced online.

This is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program launched by the International Astronomical Union. It uses multiple radio telescopes around the world to simultaneously monitor cosmic signals, aiming to search for potential traces of extraterrestrial intelligent life...

The news instantly ignited a frenzy across the internet!

Discussions about aliens arriving quickly dominated the trending topics on major social media platforms.

The plot of "The Three-Body Problem 2" concerning the Trisolaran civilization and the Dark Forest Theory happens to resonate with this real-world news in a strange way.

Netizens joked:
"Wow? Is 'The Three-Body Problem 2' giving away spoilers for reality?"

"After watching the movie and then watching Project 3i, I felt like I was about to receive a signal from the Trisolarans!"

"I think when the aliens come, they'll definitely ask us where the little dinosaurs they raised went, hahaha!"

This unexpected surge in popularity has propelled the attention on "The Three-Body Problem 2" to a new level, attracting not only a large number of science fiction fans but also many viewers who were not originally interested in the science fiction genre to the theaters.

In just one week, The Three-Body Problem 2's global box office soared to over 10 billion RMB, setting a new record for the fastest film to reach 10 billion RMB worldwide!
Even more remarkably, "The Three-Body Problem (Part 1)," which had been in theaters for 90 days, also benefited from this, with its daily box office rising against the trend.

The two films surprisingly achieved a box office synergy, jointly dominating the global theatrical market.

On October 7, the Dragon Soaring International Film Festival Awards Ceremony was held as scheduled.

Chen Fei and Liu Yifei appeared at the awards ceremony, instantly becoming the focus of the entire event.

Unsurprisingly, he won several prestigious awards for his outstanding work on "The Three-Body Problem (Part 1)"!

"Best Director at the 6th Dragon Soaring International Film Festival: Chen Fei!"

"Best Actor: Chen Fei!"

"Best Actress: Liu Yifei!"

"Best Film at the Great Wall Awards: The Three-Body Problem (Part 1)!"

When the host began to present the last award, all the lights in the room focused on Chen Fei ahead of time.

"Warmest congratulations! The recipient of the highest honor and achievement award at this year's Dragon Soaring International Film Festival is—Chen Fei!!!"

"Clap clap clap!!!"

Amid thunderous applause, Chen Fei slowly stepped onto the podium.

Under the spotlight, he wore a black suit, his expression calm yet unable to conceal his excitement.

The four golden trophies shaped like the Great Wall placed in front of him seemed to be showing off his pride at this moment!

His gaze swept over the fans, media, and industry colleagues in the audience, and his voice carried throughout the venue through the microphone:
"Thank you everyone! Standing here today, I suddenly remembered my original intention when I made my first movie."

At that time, Chinese-language films were still marginal players in the global market, and we were often told that we "couldn't make top-notch science fiction" and "couldn't go global."

From that moment on, I had only one goal: to take Chinese-language films to the world stage and let the world see the power of Chinese cinema!

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, and many filmmakers even had tears in their eyes.

"Over the years, we have explored and worked our way up, from The Wandering Earth to Ne Zha, and now to The Three-Body Problem series. Every work is the result of the team's hard work, and every breakthrough is inseparable from the support of the audience."

Some said we were too ambitious, some questioned whether we could succeed, but today, the box office and critical acclaim of the *Three-Body Problem* series tell the world that we have succeeded!!!

Chen Fei raised his right fist high, his voice growing increasingly powerful:
"These honors do not belong to me alone, but to every creator who has worked hard for Chinese-language films, and to every audience member who supports Chinese films!"

In the future, we will bring you more high-quality works, enabling Chinese-language films to occupy a more important position in the global film industry. This is my promise and our unwavering pursuit!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience erupted in applause and cheers that lasted for a long time.

At this moment, Chen Fei is not only the biggest winner of this film festival, but also a leader in bringing Chinese-language films to the world!
With each of his works, he is writing a glorious new chapter in Chinese cinema!

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In the blink of an eye, October has quietly come to an end, and the National Day film season has been finalized.

The film "The Chinese People's Volunteers: Bloodshed and Peace," produced by China Film Group, ended its run with a meager box office of 8.63 million yuan.

This result is dismal for a patriotic blockbuster, but there's nothing that can be done about it.

On the other hand, the controversial film "731" barely managed to get 16.36 billion yuan in box office revenue thanks to its pre-release marketing hype, but it could not hide the downward trend of its collapsing reputation.

As for films released around the same time, such as "Wandering Life," "Wind, Forest and Fire," and "Deafening," they were relegated to supporting roles, failing to even break the 5 million yuan mark at the box office, and were completely overshadowed by the halo of "The Three-Body Problem 2."

In contrast, "The Three-Body Problem (Part Two): The Dark Forest" stands out with an astonishing box office of 180 billion RMB, continuing to break global film history records!

While the entire film and television industry was still marveling at this data, Feiyue Films seized the opportunity and released a new press release announcing the release date:

"Directed by Chen Fei, 'The Three-Body Problem III: Death's End' will hit theaters worldwide in December, writing a new chapter in science fiction!"

Summer holiday season, National Day holiday season, Lunar New Year holiday season.

The Three-Body Problem trilogy has now dominated three prime-time slots, achieving the feat of consecutive broadcasts!
At this moment, apart from a few low-budget films that dared to be released sporadically, all the big-budget films went silent.

No one wanted to challenge Chen Fei's dominance in science fiction with their own work.

This resulted in a quiet domestic cinema market throughout November, with no major films released.

Everyone could only watch helplessly as the global box office of "The Three-Body Problem 2" soared, breaking through the 200 billion and 300 billion RMB marks one after another, creating records that no one could reach!

On December 4th, the dome theater at Shanhe Film City once again became the focus of global attention.

The premiere of "The Three-Body Problem 3" was held as scheduled.

As the lights dimmed and the screen lit up, an even more immersive and breathtaking sci-fi extravaganza officially began!
The film opens with Cheng Xin and Yun Tianming saying goodbye.

Yun Tianming's brain was sent to the Trisolaran fleet...

On the dome screen, the darkness of the universe contrasted sharply with the faint light of the spaceship, and the delicate light and shadow effects vividly portrayed Cheng Xin's despair and reluctance.

Subsequently, the implementation of the "Ladder Plan" once again amazed the audience.

As the spaceship traverses interstellar dust, countless tiny particles swirl on the screen, seemingly within reach.

The most shocking scene is the "dimensional reduction attack"!
The moment the two-dimensional foil unfolds, the entire solar system begins to flatten, and the planets gradually become two-dimensional planes as if they have been ironed.

Skyscrapers, mountains, and oceans are layered upon each other, ultimately transforming into a vast cosmic panorama.

The intense visual impact left the entire audience speechless!

When the "Zero Returners" issued a declaration of their return movement to the entire universe, countless alien languages ​​flashed on the dome screen.

The different types of spaceships converged to form a galaxy, successfully showcasing the grandeur and tragedy of cosmic civilization!

At the end, Cheng Xin looks back at the destroyed solar system from within her microcosm.

The interplay of the starry sky's brilliance and the desolation of destruction leaves one with endless awe and profound reflection...

After the premiere, James Cameron made his decision without hesitation.

He directly postponed the release of his new film "Avatar: Ashes," which he had been preparing for many years, to next year, that is, after the summer of 2026.

Because he knew all too well that, faced with the terrifying dominance of "The Three-Body Problem 3", he had no chance of winning, let alone during the Lunar New Year holiday, or even during the New Year's Day holiday.

He dared not gamble that his work would be completely wiped out by the box office success of "The Three-Body Problem 3".

Subsequent events proved that Cameron's approach was absolutely wise.

Because after the release of "The Three-Body Problem (3): Death's End", it demonstrated an even more terrifying box office dominance than the previous two films!
The box office revenue in a single day exceeded 18 billion RMB, setting a new record of 15 billion RMB, surpassing the previous record of "The Three-Body Problem 2"!
In just 5 days, the global box office exceeded 10 billion RMB, breaking its own record for the fastest to reach 10 billion RMB!

This achievement came as a complete shock, leaving the global film industry stunned!
No other work can rival it.

Whether in China or abroad, the December holiday season has completely become the exclusive stage for "The Three-Body Problem 3"!

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In February 2026, Chen Fei, along with Shen Ao and the entire creative team of "Nanjing Photo Studio," went to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.

This trip is not only to promote the film, but also to strive for international awards!
With precise public relations strategies and the film's excellent reputation, Chen Fei successfully helped the film win the Golden Bear Award in Macau.

He himself was awarded the Berlin International Film Festival's highest honor, the Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to the global film industry!

With this, Chen Fei has officially collected the highest achievement awards from six prestigious international film festivals: the Berlin International Film Festival, the Cannes International Film Festival, the Venice International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Dragon International Film Festival, and the Academy Awards. He has become the first director in film history to achieve this feat, truly a "grand slam" in the film industry!
On the very day he returned in triumph, another major piece of news broke.

The Three-Body Problem 3 has successfully surpassed 300 billion RMB in global box office revenue!

With this, the global box office rankings have been completely rewritten, with the top three spots now occupied by the "Three-Body Problem" series!
The Three-Body Problem 1 grossed 400 billion!
The Three-Body Problem 2 grossed 356 billion!
The Three-Body Problem 3 grossed 304 billion!
In just over six months, the three films in the series have grossed a total of 1060 billion RMB, creating an unprecedented miracle in film history!
When this report card was presented to filmmakers around the world, everyone was speechless with astonishment at these figures!
It's unclear who first spoke up at the industry forum, but a resounding title quickly spread throughout the global film industry, ultimately landing on Chen Fei.

"The King of Global Cinema!!!"

This title is not only an acknowledgment of his numerous record-breaking achievements, but also the highest praise for leading Chinese-language films to the world and reshaping the global film landscape.

From that moment on, Chen Fei's name became an insurmountable legend in the global film industry!
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P.S.: This chapter is the (film career) grand finale. This is actually the end of the book. There will be some daily life and extra chapters to fill in the plot holes, such as the (romance) grand finale. If you don't want to read it, just stop here.

Thank you all for your support! May our friendship endure as long as the mountains remain green and our rivers flow on. We look forward to seeing you again someday!
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