Hong Kong (CNN Business) Turns out China isn't so crazy about "Crazy Rich Asians."

The romantic comedy was a breakout success in the United States for Warner Bros., but it flopped at the Chinese box office, taking in less than $1.2 million in its opening weekend, according to industry tracker Ent Group.

To put that in perspective, Sony's ( SNE ) superhero blockbuster "Venom" pulled in $111 million in its opening weekend in China early last month.

The dismal Chinese debut for "Crazy Rich Asians" is a disappointment for the makers of the film, who had been hoping the romantic comedy would be a hit in the world's second largest movie market. But analysts were doubtful that the film's depiction of high-rolling members of the Chinese diaspora in Singapore would resonate with audiences in mainland China.

"Comedies are tricky films to handle in foreign markets, including China, because their appeal can be nuanced," said Rance Pow, CEO of Shanghai-based cinema consulting firm Artisan Gateway.