The battle for the summer box office is still heating up in China. Here are some of the standout domestic productions that have generated buzz—both for better and for worse.
China’s summer box office has always been a key battleground for the film industry. While last year’s performance was underwhelming, there were still a few standouts, like Successor, which grossed over 3 billion yuan. This year, though, we’re still waiting for that one big breakout hit. Some of the most anticipated domestic productions, such as the star-studded She’s Got No Name, have flopped both critically and financially.
Imported films, on the other hand, have had a stronger showing this summer, bringing a wider variety to the screen. We’ve seen everything from classic Hollywood blockbusters like F1: The Movie, Ballerina, and Jurassic World: Rebirth, to live-action remakes of fan favorites like How to Train Your Dragon and Lilo & Stitch. On top of that, there’s been a nostalgic wave with re-releases of iconic Japanese anime films, including Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales and Crayon Shin Chan: The Adult Empire Strikes Back.
With July just underway, it’s still too early to call a verdict on this year’s summer box office. In the meantime, TWOC has rounded up a few of the most talked-about films that have caught our eye. Here’s our lineup:
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