KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 -- Tapping into decades of nostalgia, the epic time-travel blockbuster Back to the Past - a sequel to the beloved 2001 TV series A Step into the Past - has shattered Malaysian box office records, grossing over RM10.2 million in just 11 days and proving the enduring power of the iconic franchise.

The film has achieved several remarkable milestones, including being the fastest Hong Kong movie to reach the RM10 million mark in Malaysia since 2019's Ip Man 4: The Finale.

It is also the first Chinese-language film of 2026 to achieve such a feat and had already generated over RM1 million in pre-sales before its official release.

This overwhelming success highlights the deep emotional connection Malaysian audiences have ...