Evil Unbound: Record-Breaking Box Office Hit Amid Sino-Japanese Tensions

The film 'Evil Unbound', which portrays Japanese germ warfare during World War Two, has set a box office record in China. It highlights Unit 731's war-time atrocities, aiming to promote historical justice. The depiction may stir Sino-Japanese tensions, with Japan refraining from commenting on the film.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-09-2025 18:18 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 18:18 IST
Evil Unbound: Record-Breaking Box Office Hit Amid Sino-Japanese Tensions
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'Evil Unbound,' a film about Japanese germ warfare during World War II, has broken box office records in China, earning over 345 million yuan on its first day.

The movie dramatizes Unit 731's notorious human experiments, potentially aggravating tensions between China and Japan, which has yet to comment on the film.

'Evil Unbound' emphasizes historical justice and is part of China's global narrative, though it's not slated for release in Japan. The Japanese embassy has issued warnings against rising anti-Japanese sentiment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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