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‘Zootopia 2’ Leads China Box Office Again

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” stayed on top of China’s weekend box office with RMB818.5 million ($115.3 million), driving its cumulative to RMB3.05 billion ($429 million), according to Artisan Gateway. Daylight Entertainment’s “Gezhi Town,” released Dec. 6, opened in second place with $23.8 million. Directed by Kong Sheng and written by Lan Xiaolong, the film tells the […]

Zootopia 2 bucks trend for Hollywood releases in China as it breaks records for foreign animation

Now China’s highest-grossing foreign animation, the films, known as Zootropolis in some countries, comes amid a boom for domestic productions. A comedy about animal cops investigating a reptilian mystery has become the highest-grossing foreign animated film ever in China, bucking the trend of declining interest in overseas productions that has resulted in Hollywood films struggling in the […]

Bi Gan’s Mesmerizing Art House Drama ‘Resurrection’ Opens to $16.5 Million

In an exceedingly rare win for art house cinema in China, Bi Gan‘s beguiling drama Resurrection opened at the top of the country’s box office over the weekend, earning a healthy $16.5 million (116.8 million RMB).  The film, Gan’s third feature, was a sensation at the Cannes Film Festival in May, earning rave reviews from cinephiles and winning a “special prize” from the […]

Bi Gan’s Resurrection Debuts at No. 1 as ‘Demon Slayer’ Holds Firm

Huace Pictures’ “Resurrection,” directed by Bi Gan, opened on top of the China box office with RMB116.8 million ($16.5 million) over the weekend of Nov. 21–23, according to Artisan Gateway. In “Resurrection,” starring Jackson Yee, Shu Qi, Mark Chao, Li Gengxi, Huang Jue and Chen Yongzhong, humanity has lost the ability to dream, with only one creature […]

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Opens to $52M in China, Lifting Cume to $730M Worldwide

Sony and Crunchyroll’s anime sensation Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle continues to burn bright at the global box office. The smash-hit animated fantasy opened in China over the weekend, earning a strong $52.4 million from Friday to Sunday and lifting its worldwide total to a staggering $730 million. Released locally by Maoyan, the film’s word-of-mouth has been overwhelmingly positive […]

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Opens at No. 1 in China

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” powered China’s box office over the Nov. 14–16 frame, debuting with RMB354.2 million ($49.9 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The Aniplex release, directed by Sotozaki Haruo and produced by ufotable, adapts the climactic final arc of Gotouge Koyoharu’s blockbuster manga. Returning voice cast members include […]

‘Predator: Badlands’ Bows Atop China Box Office

Hollywood returned to the top of the China box office as 20th Century Studios release “Predator: Badlands” debuted at No. 1 with RMB52.5 million ($7.4 million) for the Nov. 3–9 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway. With a total of $80 million, “Predator: Badlands” is the No. 1 film in the world currently, per Comscore. PMF […]

‘Her Turn’ Debuts at No. 1, ‘Evangelion: 3.0+1.0’ Opens Strong

Two new releases led the China box office over the weekend of Oct. 31–Nov. 2, according to Artisan Gateway. Maoyan Movie’s “Her Turn” topped the chart with RMB35.5 million ($5 million) in its opening two-day frame. Directed by Cheng Yanan, the thriller stars Li Gengxi, Deng Jiajia, Liu Yitie, Huang Xiaoming and Yue Jiayi. The […]

‘Row to Win’ Remains No. 1 as ‘Colorful Stage! The Movie’ Opens in Second’

At the China box office over Oct. 24–26, “Row to Win” stayed in first place for a second straight weekend with RMB27.6 million ($3.9 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The PMF Pictures release has now earned $51.4 million since its late-September release. The comedy-drama directed by Ma Lin and starring Huang Bo, Fan Chengcheng, […]