China's cinema screens are lighting up brighter than ever this holiday season! As of December 28, the 2025 year-end film season has raked in over 5 billion yuan ($714 million) – the highest December performance since 2017 🚀
This box office bonanza pushes China's total annual film revenue past 51 billion yuan, proving the industry's post-pandemic comeback is stronger than a Marvel superhero's plot armor 💥 Analysts credit the success to:
- 🎞️ Local blockbusters dominating 68% of screenings
- 🌏 Co-productions with Hollywood and Asian studios
- 📱 Innovative VR-enhanced viewing experiences
"This isn't just about tickets – it's cultural confidence meeting cutting-edge tech," says Shanghai-based entertainment analyst Li Wei. The numbers have investors buzzing too, with streaming platforms reporting 40% spikes in related content searches 📈
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China's 2025 year-end film box office surpasses 5 billion yuan
cgtn.com







