China’s ‘Netflix’ iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows

China’s ‘Netflix’ iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows


Key Points
  • Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi said Thursday it plans to open its first theme park this year, based on characters from its own shows.
  • The forthcoming “iQiyi Land” is set to open in the city of Yangzhou in Jiangsu province, just over two hours from Shanghai by high-speed train.
  • Legoland is opening its first China resort in Shanghai this summer, while Warner Bros. Discovery last month announced it is developing a “Harry Potter Studio Tour” in Shanghai with a projected opening of 2027.



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