Lights, Camera, Action! 🍿
China’s 2025 National Day holiday box office smashed records, raking in 1.835 billion yuan ($258M) as millions flocked to theaters. With 50.07 million moviegoers and over 3.1 million screenings, this year’s figures jumped 12.82% compared to 2024. Talk about a blockbuster season! 🎥
Domestic Films Steal the Spotlight 🌟
Homegrown productions dominated, claiming 98.93% of total revenue. Top films like The Volunteers: Blood and Peace and Evil Unbound led the charge, proving local storytelling resonates big time. Plus, tickets got cheaper—averaging 36.64 yuan ($5.15), down nearly 10% from last year. More savings for popcorn! 🍿
Why It Matters 💡
This boom highlights China’s thriving cinema culture and the growing appetite for domestic narratives. Whether you’re a film buff or just love a good underdog story, these numbers show how movies unite us—one ticket at a time. 🎟️✨
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China's National Day holiday box office tops 1.8 billion yuan
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