China’s 2026 Spring Festival box office has raced past 5.4 billion yuan (about $781 million) as of Sunday evening, with the domestic comedy "Pegasus 3" dominating screens nationwide. 🚗💨 The film, blending high-speed racing antics with slapstick humor, has become the season’s breakout hit, drawing families and young audiences alike.
This year’s Lunar New Year holiday, a prime time for cinema releases, saw fierce competition among over a dozen films. Yet "Pegasus 3" revved ahead, fueled by viral social media clips and star-driven marketing. Moviegoers praised its "perfect mix of heart and horsepower" in online reviews. 🎥
The record-breaking revenue signals a booming recovery for China’s film industry, which has increasingly relied on homegrown blockbusters to drive growth. Analysts note that this year’s success could set the tone for more innovative domestic productions in 2026.
