# Chinese films shine as summer box office heats up

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- China News Service, 2026-08-18 07:13 UTC
- Culture
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-18/detail-ihfimvaz1908378.shtml

> China’s 2026 box office has exceeded 26 billion yuan, with more than 650 million moviegoers and 95.23 million screenings. The summer season has contributed over 10.2 billion yuan, while daily revenue stayed above 100 million yuan for 38 straight days. Domestic releases including Once Upon A Time in the Middle East, Dear You and All Wishes Come True have drawn strong interest alongside imported films.