The 2025 Spring Festival film season has set new records in the Chinese mainland's movie history, with box-office revenues (including pre-sold tickets) surpassing 5 billion yuan (about $698 million) as of 3 p.m. Thursday.
Cinemas across the nation were bustling with moviegoers eager to catch the latest sequels, with 'Ne Zha 2' leading the pack. The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2019 animated hit has captured audiences' hearts, contributing significantly to the unprecedented earnings.
The surge in box-office takings reflects the growing appetite for domestic films and sequels that build upon beloved stories. The success of 'Ne Zha 2' underscores the strength of China's animation industry and its ability to produce compelling content that resonates with both local and international audiences.
As the Spring Festival continues, industry analysts anticipate that the total revenue will climb even higher, potentially setting a new benchmark for future film seasons. The robust performance of sequels this year highlights a trend that filmmakers and investors may look to capitalize on in the coming years.
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Sequels fill Spring Festival cinemas as 'Ne Zha 2' tops box office
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