The loss will be shared among the film's co-financers: Legendary Pictures, Universal, and three Chinese ventures including Tencent.
“You’re almost better off just making it for the Chinese audience,” said analyst Eric Handler. “It did okay in some other markets where the game was big--including Germany and France--but China really saved the day.”
All that leads to the conclusion that if a sequel is made, it would probably be geared toward Asian markets.
A big opening in China gave way to massive continued success in the country, ultimately making it the most successful video game adaptation of all time. Steve Watts is a freelance writer who wants a Murloc-focused sequel. You can read more of his keen insights by following him on Twitter and IGN.