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Questions about Encore Films

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who established Encore Films and when was it founded?

Singaporean director Joyce Lee established Encore Films in 2003. Her goal was to bring quality films to audiences across the South East Asia region.

What is the box office record for Japanese cinema held by Encore Films in Singapore?

The Death Note film series holds the box office record for Japanese cinema in Singapore with four movies grossing over S$5.2 million combined. These titles became the number one Japanese film series in the country over an eleven-year period.

Which countries does Encore Films currently operate in besides Singapore?

Encore Films now operates in Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, Brunei, Thailand, and the Philippines. The company expanded its scope to include the Philippines and Thailand with Warner Bros. Pictures overseeing theatrical distribution there by 2023.

When was the film your name released in Vietnam and what was its ranking?

Makoto Shinkai's animation your name was released in Vietnam in January 2017. That release became the number one Japanese film in the country.

How much money did Young & Fabulous make at the Singapore box office?

Young & Fabulous grossed over S$1.3 million at the Singapore box office. It was one of four Singaporean films to hit the S$1 million mark locally.