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Basically it's a money making scheme. There are larger markets than the American market. Lots of movies are being released in China first before the North American markets because there is a denser population base and it earns money faster. Plus if the movie does well they can cash in on the international hype to draw in American viewers.

Get used to it, it's the new reality, the American economy is in the toilet and low birthrates = less consumers. There is bigger money to be made elsewhere, so major companies -- especially in the entertainment industry -- will release things in Europe or Asia first because of their stronger economies and larger population bases.