China's cinematic momentum is ending 2025 with a blockbuster bang! As of Thursday night (December 18), the mainland's year-end box office (November 28–December 31) has soared past 4 billion yuan ($570 million), proving theaters remain cultural powerhouses despite streaming dominance. 🍿
Local productions like sci-fi epic Stellar Frontier and animated hit Moonlit Lanterns drove 68% of sales, while Hollywood's Cyber Odyssey: Reboot claimed the top foreign film spot. Analysts predict the total could reach 5.2 billion yuan by New Year's Eve as families flock to holiday releases. 🎥
This surge comes amid innovative screenX formats and "watch party" marketing campaigns targeting Gen-Z audiences. With 12 days remaining in the tracking period, 2025 is poised to become China's second-strongest cinematic year since 2023's post-pandemic rebound. 💥
