Despite the highly debated quality of their scripts, many Vietnamese films in 2026 are still likely to easily reach the 100 billion VND mark in revenue thanks to their marketing strategies and gimmicks.
The leaders of the Hue City People's Committee have agreed in principle and committed to accompanying, supporting, and coordinating the organization of the 2026 Golden Kite Awards in Hue.
Vietnamese cinema is currently in a phase that gives the impression of being "very easy to win" with a series of multi-billion dollar projects, but few people know the hidden side of this risky market.
Behind-the-scenes moments from "Journey to the West," captured with rudimentary cameras more than four decades ago, have garnered significant attention from viewers.
"Phí Phông: Demon of the Sacred Forest" has reached a box office revenue of 200 billion VND - the first Vietnamese horror film to achieve this feat - along with 2,5 million viewers.
Due to a sensitive issue, seven actors who were supposed to play the spider demon in the 1986 "Journey to the West" series demanded to quit filming, causing director Yang Jie to worry.
The film project "Red Land," which recreates the portrait of the female hero Vo Thi Sau on the big screen, continues to receive much attention from audiences.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has taken action regarding intellectual property violations in the film industry in particular, and the culture and entertainment sector in general.
Alongside box office hits, it's not uncommon for Vietnamese directors to suffer losses of tens of billions of dong when their creations are "rejected" at the box office.
According to Plan 2545 for 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize inspection teams to check businesses using pirated software until May 30, 2026.
Regarding information about the film currently showing in theaters starring Miu Le, the head of the Film Department has spoken out amidst the singer's investigation into suspected drug-related activities.
Despite airing more than four decades ago, behind-the-scenes photos of "Journey to the West" are still considered by viewers to be "just as captivating as the show itself."
Known for her comedic roles on screen, Le Khanh sent chills down the audience's spines with her unconventional style in the horror film "Ma Xó" (The Ghost in the Corner).
Even after more than 40 years since its broadcast, the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West" is still watched repeatedly by viewers who continue to analyze and point out its flaws.
Inspired by tens of thousands of declassified intelligence files, "The Indochina Code" recreates the dangerous and silent war waged by Vietnamese intelligence agents.
Even after more than 30 years, these rare behind-the-scenes photos of "Journey to the West" that have been released to the public still attract a lot of attention from viewers.
The 1986 version of "Journey to the West" has never bored viewers, despite being re-aired many times, but there are still some surprising facts surrounding the film.
The film season during the April 30th - May 1st holiday witnessed a tense showdown between five male leads, with Kieu Minh Tuan rising to the top thanks to a noticeable transformation, while Thai Hoa seemed to be repeating himself.
The script for "Saigon Female Commandos" has just been revealed, drawing attention with its story of two sisters who were separated during the war and are now reunited on opposing sides.