CultureChina’s summer movie season breaks new ground
China’s 2026 summer movie season ended strongly with 12.5 billion yuan ($1.86 billion) in box office revenue and 340 million cinema visits. The record 38.5 million screenings included a lineup led by domestic hits, which took more than 70% of the box office. Lower prices helped, with the average ticket costing 36.74 yuan, the lowest for a summer season since 2022.
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CGTN★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:26Original
China’s summer movie season breaks new ground
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