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China Box Office: DC Finally Notches Victory with ‘Wonder Woman’ Debut

Jun 5, 2017 / Box Office /

Compared to Hollywood's recent gold rush in China, Wonder Woman's $36 million debut this weekend may appear lackluster, but given the territory's unfamiliarity to the caped demigoddess, prospects for the much-maligned DC Extended Universe are now looking far brighter for Warner Bros. Read More

On Screen China: ‘Wonder Woman’ to the Rescue?

Jun 1, 2017 / Box Office /

Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe secures its first release in China since last year’s bomb Batman vs. Superman. Can strong word of mouth for Gal Gadot’s badass Wonder Woman overcome China’s unfamiliarity with the character and a growing apathy towards superhero films in general? Read More

Infographic: Imports Lead Strong Month of May at China’s Box Office

May 31, 2017 / Box Office /

Thanks to an unprecedented box office performance from India's Dangal and a late surge by Pirates of the Caribbean, total ticket sales in May reached RMB 3.62 billion ($530 million), a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2016. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Pirates’ Storm Dragon Boat, ‘Dangal’ Eyes RMB 1 Billion Club

May 31, 2017 / Box Office /

The latest installment in Disney's aging Pirates of the Caribbean franchise discovered more booty on Chinese shores than it did at home this weekend, yet despite the strong performance, the Dragon Boat Festival box office failed to match last year's record-setting haul. Read More

Holiday Box Office: Dragon Boat Festival

May 24, 2017 / Box Office /

Unlike other public holidays which are reserved for domestic new releases, the three-day Dragon Boat Festival has become the dominion of Hollywood blockbusters. Read More

On Screen China: Hollywood Sci-Fi, Russian Superheroes No Match For India’s ‘Dangal’

May 18, 2017 / Box Office /

Facing a weak slate of new releases including Sony's Life and Russia's Guardians, Bollywood drama Dangal, already the highest-grossing Indian film ever in China, will continue its remarkable climb with a 2nd straight weekend victory to become the biggest non-Hollywood release of all-time. Read More

Who are China’s Leading Film Exhibitors?

May 17, 2017 / Infographics /

Underscoring the massive size of its exhibition industry, China's top ten cinemas lines are among the top twenty global leaders of exhibition based on screen count. Read More

China Box Office: India’s ‘Dangal’ Crushes Hollywood Heavyweights

May 16, 2017 / Box Office /

Released on the same day as Disney/Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the Aamir Khan wrestling drama needed just six days to overtake the superhero sequel at the daily box office, and more than doubled the Hollywood blockbuster's haul this weekend. Read More

China’s Online Cinema Ticketing Industry

May 10, 2017 / Box Office /

In 2013, only 3 out of every 10 tickets were bought online. In the first quarter of 2017, a staggering 8 out of 10 tickets sold in China came from online platforms. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Guardians 2’ Wins Weekend Handily, But India’s ‘Dangal’ On The Rise

May 8, 2017 / Box Office /

Despite a $47 million first-place debut by the Disney/Marvel sequel, the weekend's biggest winner was Aamir Khan's wrestling drama Dangal which garnered the highest user-ratings on record in China. Read More

Jonathan Papish