Get your popcorn ready! 🍿 The Chinese mainland's summer movie season just scored big, raking in 11.64 billion yuan (about $1.64B) by August 31—beating last year's total. With a few more weekend screenings in the mix, analysts expect it to cross the 12 billion yuan mark.🔥
So, which films stole the spotlight? Leading the pack is "Dead to Rights," a powerful drama about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Close on its heels is "Nobody," the spinoff of the beloved Yao-Chinese Folktales animation series. Jackie Chan fans also got their dose of action with "The Shadow's Edge," while history buffs enjoyed the Tang Dynasty vibes in "The Lychee Road." And of course, Universal's "Jurassic World Rebirth" served up some prehistoric thrills.
According to Maoyan analyst Lai Li, the first half of summer was a bit flat. But once the major domestic releases hit screens, the box office heat turned up—showing that homegrown stories can pack a serious punch. 💪
For news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, or anyone curious about the film market's next moves, this blockbuster season signals fresh momentum in the world's second-largest movie industry. Ready for what comes next? Stay tuned! 🎥✨
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China's 2025 summer box office surpasses 2024, led by domestic films
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