On the official release day alone, director Ham Tran's work earned 1.7 billion VND (as of the morning of September 19 alone), temporarily surpassing "Red Rain" - a blockbuster that has been "making waves" for many weeks - with 1.4 billion VND. This achievement helped "The War in the Air" maintain the No. 1 box office position of the day, opening up expectations of becoming a strong competitor in the revenue race.
According to Box Office Vietnam, after the early screening day and the national release date (as of the morning of September 19), "The War in the Air" has now reached 8 billion VND. Meanwhile, "Red Rain" after more than a month of release is still a box office phenomenon with a record revenue of 673 billion VND, holding the position of the most popular Vietnamese film of all time. Therefore, although "The War in the Air" had a favorable start, the gap in total revenue between the two films is still very large.
Film experts predict that the film "The War in the Air" will easily reach the hundred billion VND mark. Initial success comes from a unique theme - the first time Vietnamese cinema exploited the piloting case in 1978 - with famous actors such as Thai Hoa, Kaity Nguyen, Thanh Son... The film is highly appreciated for its fast-paced, dramatic pace in the narrow space of a flight.
Meanwhile, "Red Rain" by director Chu Lai exploits the theme of historical war, set 81 days and nights to protect the ancient citadel of Quang Tri. The film still maintains stable revenue despite being released for more than a month, thanks to the appeal of the tragic story, arousing patriotism and the desire for peace.
