🎬 Big news this week in the Chinese mainland film scene! Japanese titles like 'Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers' and 'Cells at Work!' were set to hit screens, but now they've been postponed. What happened? 🤔
Importers and distributors say it boils down to audience sentiment. After Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on the Taiwan question, viewers voiced strong dissatisfaction, leading to a careful reassessment of Japanese releases.
Despite the delays, the Chinese mainland remains a powerhouse: as of November 16, 2025, the total box office revenue so far this year has reached 45.543 billion yuan (about 6.4 billion USD), making it the world's second-largest film market. Domestic films account for 88.48% of the total, proving homegrown blockbusters are still king 🍿.
Will these postponed titles make a comeback? Stay tuned to see how this next plot twist unfolds! 🎥✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
