Ready for some cinematic magic? This year’s National Day holiday in the Chinese mainland broke box office records, raking in 1.835 billion yuan (US$258 M) and drawing 50.07 million movie buffs nationwide! 🎉
Thanks to data from the China Film Administration, we know there were over 3.1 million screenings – a 12.82% jump from last year. With tickets averaging 36.64 yuan (down 3.75 yuan or 9.28%), affordable prices kept crowds coming back for more. 🍿
Local films stole the show, making up a whopping 98.93% of the total revenue. The top five blockbusters this holiday were:
- "The Volunteers: Blood and Peace" 💪
- "Evil Unbound" 👹
- "A Writer's Odyssey 2" ✍️
- "Row to Win" 🚣
- "Sound of Silence" 🤫
Whether you’re a film geek or just love a great story, this year’s stats prove one thing: the silver screen is alive and well in the Chinese mainland! 🌟
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China's National Day holiday box office tops 1.8 billion yuan
cgtn.com
