Hey cinephiles! The Chinese mainland's 2025 box office just smashed records, surpassing last year's total in style as the National Day holiday kicked off. With a whopping 42.5 billion yuan (around $6 billion) in ticket sales so far, it’s time to pop the 🍿!
Local films are the real MVPs: Nearly 90% of tickets sold are for homegrown hits. All ten of 2025's top earners are domestic productions, proving audiences love stories close to home.
So far, over 300 titles have hit theaters across genres—history, comedy, animation, fantasy, you name it. And this holiday, 13 new flicks are vying for your attention. Here are two to bookmark:
- The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death – A historical epic paying tribute to heroes through an epic narrative. Perfect for history buffs and anyone craving a patriotic punch. 🇨🇳✨
- Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes – A fresh, animated take on the classic saga that families can enjoy together. Think action, strategy, and heartfelt moments! 🌟🐉
Going global: Films from the Chinese mainland aren’t just topping charts at home—they’re winning hearts overseas. Here’s the scoop:
- Shenzhou 13: The first 8K movie shot in space—screened in the UK, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, and more. 🚀🌏
- Ne Zha 2: A jaw-dropping animated sequel that pulled in 15.44 billion yuan worldwide, with 400 million yuan from overseas—rocketing it to fifth on the all-time global box office chart. 🚢🔥
- Dead To Rights: A powerful retelling of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, grossing over 3 billion yuan globally and resonating with audiences in the US, Canada, Germany, and beyond. 🎞️🕊️
This blend of homegrown storytelling and cutting-edge tech is reshaping how we see cinema—whether you’re streaming on your phone or catching IMAX. Stay tuned for more on this blockbuster surge! 🎥💥
Reference(s):
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