China’s 2026 box office surpassed 27 billion yuan (about $4 billion) on August 22, driven by a strong summer season that contributed 11.2 billion yuan and maintained daily revenues above 100 million yuan for 43 consecutive days. Domestic blockbusters led the charge, including the anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East with over 1.4 billion yuan, the record-breaking family drama Dear You with more than 2 billion yuan, and the animated feature All Wishes Come True, alongside strong audience turnout for international releases like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Credit : CGTN