Hold onto your popcorn, film fans! 🍿 China's 2025 Spring Festival box office has smashed through the 10-billion-yuan barrier ($1.4B), officially claiming the world's No.1 spot ahead of North America. This isn't just a win—it's a full-blown cultural revolution playing out on screens nationwide.
Ne Zha 2 Rewrites History
The fiery animated sequel Ne Zha 2 is burning up charts 🔥, already dethroning last year's champion Yolo and shattering over 10 box office records. The film's 8B yuan ($1.1B) haul during Spring Festival alone makes it the highest-grossing film in Chinese cinema history—and it's still counting!
From Back Office to Global Stage
Remember when Chinese studios mainly helped with Hollywood's VFX? 💻 Those days are gone. With Ne Zha 2's jaw-dropping CGI showcasing mythical Chinese landscapes, the mainland's film industry is now leading its own cultural storytelling. The original 2019 Ne Zha movie's 5B yuan success was just the warm-up!
🎯 What’s next? As Chinese filmmakers blend cutting-edge tech with rich cultural heritage, the world's watching—and buying tickets. 🌏✨
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2025 Chinese New Year box office soars to 10B yuan, tops global charts
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