As 2025 draws to a close, the Chinese mainland film market is on fire! 🎥💥 This year, Zootopia 2 raced to the top, racking up over 2 billion yuan (about $283 million) at the box office and shattering records left and right. 🚀
American producer Dede Nickerson told CGTN’s Tian Wei that this blockbuster frenzy isn’t a one-off. It’s part of a bigger trend: homegrown Chinese films and animations are gaining serious momentum overseas. From Shanghai to Singapore, audiences are loving the fresh storytelling and vibrant visuals.
In cities like Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, young moviegoers are streaming titles via platforms like Netflix and iQiyi, while Bollywood producers keep an eye on new co-production opportunities. 🎥🌏 The success of Zootopia 2 is opening doors for Chinese features and animated flicks to trend globally.
For fans in South and Southeast Asia, this means more diverse content coming your way—think myth-inspired adventures, cutting-edge CGI, and heartwarming stories that bridge cultures. Keep an eye on upcoming Chinese releases; 2026 is shaping up to be another blockbuster year! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
