‘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. […]

China Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Opens on Top, ‘Ne Zha 2′ Stays in Top Five

Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” debuted at the top of the China box office over the May 23–25 weekend, pulling in RMB62.3 million ($8.7 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The family title marked the strongest performance among a quiet slate, offering a rare Hollywood success in a year dominated by local productions. After […]

‘The Dumpling Queen’ Stays on Top as Holiday Surge Eases

CMC Pictures’ biographical drama “The Dumpling Queen” maintained its lead at the China box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning RMB46.9 million ($6.5 million) from May 9–11. The film has now grossed $39.7 million since its release on April 30, according to Artisan Gateway. The film, which stars Ma Li and is directed by […]

‘Ne Zha 2’ Returns to No. 1

After briefly yielding the top position in recent weeks, Cococartoon’s “Ne Zha 2” reclaimed the top spot at the China box office for the weekend of April 18–20. The animated juggernaut earned RMB 28.9 million ($4 million), pushing its cumulative gross to $2.116 billion, according to Artisan Gateway. Now in its twelfth weekend, the film […]

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Debuts on Top, Ending the Long Reign of ‘Ne Zha 2’

The China box office welcomed a new leader this past weekend as Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “A Minecraft Movie” debuted in first place with RMB105.5 million ($14.7 million) for the April 4–6 frame, according to Artisan Gateway. The long-awaited live-action adaptation of the popular video game opened across China, scoring a solid start during the […]