Paramount's 'Beast Heart,' starring Brad Pitt as a man stranded in the wilderness with his loyal dog Odin, hit Chinese cinemas on September 30. Advance screenings earned warm praise for its emotional human-animal bond.
A wave of fresh releases is landing in Chinese theaters, from horror film Dead Zone Chronicles to the animated Red Boy: King of Flaming Mountain. The mix of low-budget scares and big-name directors shows how varied mainland cinema has become.
A 160-minute crime thriller starring Zhu Yilong leads a crowded National Day slate of fourteen films, while a 1994 Hollywood classic and a 2008 Pixar hit also crowd Chinese screens.
Twelve films crowd China's 2026 National Day holiday slate, with presales past 23 million yuan but no dominant blockbuster in sight. The spread spans crime thrillers, family comedy, animation and imported action, opening from September 30 to October 5.
Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed $2.5 billion worldwide, with a digital release reportedly set for October 6. Chinese audiences helped power the film after its July 29 mainland debut.
Quentin Tarantino's re-edited Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair has landed in Chinese cinemas at 276 minutes, the longest mainstream release in recent memory, while a packed slate of local and imported films competes for autumn audiences.
A special extended version of the 2019 Marvel blockbuster earned 83.4 million yuan to win China's 2026 Mid-Autumn holiday frame, which totaled 269 million yuan. Chinese-made films filled most of the rest of the chart.
A wave of Chinese releases is filling mainland screens this season, led by Wen Muye's food drama Welcome to the Dragon Restaurant and Han Yan's crime thriller Empty Gun. Their performance will test whether homegrown films can keep momentum after a strong summer.
The sequel to China's 2023 workplace comedy hit 'Johnny Keep Walking!' has landed in mainland cinemas with a fresh cast led by Zhang Ruoyun, Bai Ke and Gao Ye. Early audience scores sit at a middling 6.6, far below the original's word-of-mouth triumph.
A new Chinese animated film about the legendary Eight Immortals has earned a rare 8.2 rating on the review site Douban, emerging as the standout title in the country's latest cinema lineup.
China's movie listings are crowded with global blockbusters and local contenders this week, from Christopher Nolan's Homer adaptation to a Quentin Tarantino double feature. Domestic titles like Wen Muye's Welcome to the Dragon Restaurant and a new workplace comedy are also drawing attention.
Sony's Resident Evil: Night of the Outbreak will hit mainland Chinese theaters on October 5, the franchise's first release there since 2017. The film has already earned about $80 million in North America.
Two recent Chinese films, including the September release Burning Dad, are pushing audiences to question the idea that family love must be proven through sacrifice. Critics and viewers say the debate reflects a quiet shift in how Chinese families talk about duty and selfhood.
Chinese cinemas are offering a rich mix of domestic dramas, comedies, and international epics this week, from a culinary road trip to a Quentin Tarantino double bill. Audiences can also revisit classics like 'The Shawshank Redemption' on the big screen.
Chinese cinemas are rolling out a diverse slate this week, from the historical epic 'Dunhuang Heroes' to Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' re-release, while new comedies and thrillers keep audiences entertained.
Chinese cinemas are juggling a packed slate this week — from a Tang-dynasty epic to Nolan's Odyssey — while Hong Kong veterans Tony Leung Ka-fai and Yu Qian share the screen in a new crime comedy.
A beloved Chinese actor, You Benchang, died at 93, while cinemas fill with new releases from mainland China and Hollywood and short-form AI animation floods online platforms.
Dismissed at the Chinese box office, Feng Xiaogang's latest film has found its audience after moving to streaming, topping Tencent Video's heat rankings within days. The turnaround reignites a familiar debate about why China's pioneering commercial director keeps winning recognition only after the credits roll.
From Ne Zha's record-smashing runs to a new wave of studios, Chinese animated films have become a box-office force at home — and are eyeing audiences abroad.
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