Grab your popcorn 🍿 and get comfy—this film season is on fire! As of 12:08 pm on Wednesday, December 3, the 2025 Chinese New Year film season (running Nov 28–Dec 31) has smashed past 2 billion yuan (~$283M) at the box office in the Chinese mainland.
Leading the charge? Zootopia 2 🦊✨ This animated blockbuster just rewrote the record books, becoming the highest-grossing imported animated film in the Chinese mainland. Since its global release on November 26 across 57 countries and regions, it’s raked in an impressive $818M worldwide (as of 5 pm on Dec 1). Fans in the Chinese mainland alone contributed $278M—33.9% of its total—making it now the film’s top market, even outpacing North America!
But the excitement isn’t stopping there. With 50+ movies spanning suspense, action, heartfelt dramas, and mind-bending sci-fi, there’s something for every vibe. From late-night binge sessions in Kuala Lumpur to weekend outings in Dhaka, cinemas are buzzing with energy and a sense of shared fandom. 🌏🎥
Whether you’re all about high-octane thrills, animated adventures, or tear-jerking stories, this season is bringing global hits right to our screens. Keep an eye on your local listings—you never know which next breakout hit might be the one you and your squad catch on opening night! 🤩
Stay tuned for more updates as the season rolls on through December 31. Who knows? The next record-breaker could be just around the corner!
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2025 Chinese New Year film season box office surpasses 2 bln yuan
cgtn.com
