‘Dead to Rights’ Opens on Top as Local Films Dominate, ‘Fantastic Four’ Debuts at No. 5
China’s weekend box office continued to be driven by local-language releases, with four out of the top five titles produced locally. “Dead to Rights” (China Film) opened at No. 1 with RMB315.1 million ($43.8 million) over the weekend, reaching a cumulative total of $57.2 million, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Shen Ao and written by Shen […]
‘The Lychee Road’ Debuts at No. 1 as Local Titles Dominate
China’s box office surged over the July 18–20 weekend, led by a strong showing from local-language titles. “The Lychee Road,” a period drama distributed by Aimmedia Pictures, opened in first place with RMB170.3 million ($23.7 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Including previews, the film has amassed a $31.7 million cumulative total. Directed by […]
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ becomes biggest film in China since Chinese New Year
Jurassic World Rebirth has become the biggest release in China since the peak Chinese New Year season as local films struggle to ignite the summer box office. Universal’s dinosaur tentpole took a cumulative $64.6m (RMB463m) as of July 14, narrowly beating Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which took $64.5m (RMB462m). It now ranks as […]
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Leads China Box Office Again as ‘Superman’ Debuts at No. 4
Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” retained its lead at the China box office for a second weekend, earning RMB80.2 million ($11.1 million) from July 11–13, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The dinosaur tentpole has now amassed $62.8 million after 12 days on release.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Roars to Top of China Box Office
Universal’s “Jurassic World Rebirth” debuted at No. 1 at the China box office over the July 4–6 weekend, grossing RMB184.8 million ($25.7 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend, marks a revival of the dinosaur franchise for a new era and […]
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Outraced by ‘Detective Conan’ at China Box Office
TMS Entertainment’s anime film “Detective Conan: One‑Eyed Flashback” debuted at the top of the China box office over the June 27–29 weekend, earning RMB153.1 million ($21.3 million) in its opening frame, according to Artisan Gateway.
Zhang Ziyi, Peter Chan’s ‘She’s Got No Name’ Debuts Atop China Box Office
Zhang Ziyi’s highly anticipated return to the big screen with the period drama “She’s Got No Name” powered its way to the top of the China box office over the June 20–22 weekend, opening with RMB173.8 million ($24.1 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. The film, which reunites Zhang with acclaimed director Peter Chan Ho-sun, […]
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Flies to No. 1 at China Box Office
Universal’s live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the top of the China box office over the June 13–15 weekend, opening with RMB79.7 million ($11.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway. This included $1.6 million on Imax screens, representing 15% of the opening weekend total. After two weeks at No. 1, Paramount’s “Mission: […]
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Leads Again at China Box Office as ‘Ballerina’ Bows in Third
Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” retained the top spot at the China box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning RMB70.7 million ($9.8 million) between June 6–8, according to Artisan Gateway. The Tom Cruise-led action sequel has now grossed $46.9 million in China, maintaining a strong hold despite a slowdown in new wide releases. […]
Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Rules China Box Office
Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” soared to the top of China’s box office over the May 30–June 1 weekend, earning RMB184.5 million ($25.6 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The film’s high-octane action sequences and Imax screenings contributed to its strong performance. Imax accounted for $4.9 million of the film’s total China box office. […]