The Chinese mainland's film industry celebrated a historic milestone as 2025 box-office revenue reached 51.832 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), according to the China Film Administration's January 1 announcement. This achievement underscores the sector's robust recovery and evolving creative capabilities.
Domestic Content Drives Growth
Local productions claimed nearly 80% of total earnings, with 33 out of 51 films surpassing 100 million yuan coming from Chinese studios. Urban theaters sold 1.238 billion tickets, supported by 2,219 new screens added during the year.
Rural Expansion & Holiday Surge
8.01 million public screenings reached 394 million rural viewers, while the 2025 New Year season generated 5.3 billion yuan – the second-highest holiday earnings in industry history.
Animation Takes Center Stage
Four animated features ranked among 2025's top 10 films, including Ne Zha 2 and Boonie Bears: Future Reborn. This genre's success highlights shifting audience preferences and technological advancements in local studios.
With 93,187 operational screens nationwide and growing international distribution networks, China's film sector continues strengthening its global cultural influence while meeting domestic demand for diverse storytelling.
