Nostalgia Strikes: A Step Into the Past Smashes Box Office Records
Big-screen sequel of early-2000s Hong Kong hit A Step Into the Past released Dec 31, 2025 and has smashed box office records in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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Big-screen sequel of early-2000s Hong Kong hit A Step Into the Past released Dec 31, 2025 and has smashed box office records in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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Mainland China’s 2026 New Year holiday saw record railway trips, cinema blockbusters and a spike in cultural and inbound tourism visits.
China’s film industry hit 51.8bn yuan in 2025 box office, driven by humanistic storytelling, tech breakthroughs like Ne Zha 2, and a vibrant film+ ecosystem.
China’s film industry smashed records in 2025, with hits like Ne Zha 2 leading a tech-driven boom that’s reshaping global cinema standards.
Mainland China’s year-end box office (Nov 28-Dec 31) has topped 4 billion yuan (~$570M) as of Dec 18, driven by festive releases and strong holiday crowds.
The Chinese mainland’s 2025 box office revenue has surpassed 50 billion yuan, marking a milestone in the film industry.
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