This National Day, the Chinese mainland’s movie market hit a new high! 🎬 As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, holiday ticket sales, including presales, climbed past 600 million yuan (around $84 million). Over in Maoyan’s data, the year-to-date box office has already reached 42.5 billion yuan ($5.98 billion), outpacing the entire 2024 total. 🚀
What’s driving this surge? Local films reign supreme, accounting for nearly 90% of ticket sales. From epic dramas and animations to comedies and fantasies, over 300 titles have hit screens this year. During the holiday, 13 new releases bring something for every fan. The historical epic “The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death” honors heroes with a sweeping narrative, while “Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes” offers a fresh, animated twist on the classic—perfect for parents and kids alike. 👪✨
China’s filmmakers are also making waves overseas. By blending traditional elements with modern storytelling and cutting-edge tech, homegrown hits resonate worldwide. “Shenzhou 13,” the first 8K movie shot in space, has screened in the UK, Pakistan, Nigeria and Mexico, giving global audiences a front-row seat to life beyond Earth. 🌍🚀
Animation superstar “Ne Zha 2” smashed records with 15.44 billion yuan globally, including over 400 million yuan from overseas markets, landing it fifth on the all-time global chart. And “Dead To Rights,” a moving historical film about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, has made more than 3 billion yuan worldwide, touching hearts in the United States, Canada and Germany. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪
With the Chinese mainland film scene booming at home and abroad, audiences can expect an even bigger cinematic ride ahead. Roll out the red carpet—China’s box office party is just getting started! 🍿🎉
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