China's cinema screens are blazing hotter than a dragon's breath this Lunar New Year! 🐉 The 2026 Spring Festival box office has raked in 2.8 billion yuan ($405 million) just five days into the nine-day holiday frenzy, according to Maoyan data.
With holiday festivities starting February 14, movie theaters have become the ultimate family hangout spot across the Chinese mainland. This year's lineup serves every taste: from action-packed spectacles to AI-themed sci-fi and traditional culture animations, proving China's film industry keeps upping its game. 🍿
Here's the tea: Total 2026 box office earnings (including pre-sales) have already crossed 5 billion yuan ($724 million), per Beacon tracker. That's more streaming than dumplings in a hot pot! 🥟
Pro tip for film buffs: This record-breaking run shows how post-pandemic cultural consumption is rebounding faster than a wuxia hero's sword strike. 💥
