CultureChina’s box office tops 31.5 billion yuan as ‘film + sports’ gains momentum
China’s box office, including pre-sales, exceeded 31.5 billion yuan by October 26, 2026, with more than 400 films released this year. Total film-industry output is projected to top 480 billion yuan. New policies aim to strengthen links between film and sports, while more than 1,400 cinemas in 266 Chinese cities streamed over 28,000 World Cup matches in 2026.
China’s box office tops 31.5 billion yuan as ‘film + sports’ gains momentum
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