Box Office

On Screen China: ‘Yesterday Once More’ Leads Challenge to ‘Jungle Book’

Apr 21, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
April on course for 3 billion yuan finish, down 27% from last year and lowest monthly total since November 2015. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Jungle Book’ Swings $50 Million Opening for Disney

Apr 18, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
The box office drumbeat has set Disney up for a second straight film after 'Zootopia' likely to gross RMB 1 billion in China. Read More

On Screen China: Disney Hopes ‘Jungle’ will Rumble Box Office

Apr 14, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
Expect an explosive weekend fueled by solid word of mouth and premium ticket sales at China's 200+ IMAX screens. Read More

China Box Office: ‘London’ Opens Better in China than in U.S.

Apr 11, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
Barring an explosive breakout for Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’ opening Friday April 15, China’s booming box office is at risk of its first year-on-year down month since December 2013. Read More

China On Screen: ‘London’ Will Rise this Weekend but Fall to ‘Jungle Book’

Apr 7, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
CFI predicts a solid weekend for the Sony revenue-sharing import, but foresees a weak run overall. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Bodyguard’ No. 1 but ‘Chongqing Hotpot’ on the Boil

Apr 5, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
China's second quarter box office could tip in favor of Hollywood with likely pix such as ‘Captain America’ and ‘Warcraft’ Read More

On Screen China: Holiday Weekend Sweeps Away ‘Batman v Superman’

Mar 31, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
A giant hole left by Batman v Superman’s epic underperformance will leave ample market space for three local films during this weekend’s Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) Festival. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Batman v Superman’ Fails to Pack a Punch

Mar 27, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
Warner Bros.' challenge to Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe will continue the trend of Hollywood blockbusters failing to gain traction with China’s increasingly picky mainstream audience. Read More

China Box Office: Disney Wins Back Chinese Animation Record

Mar 22, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
China’s new animation champion 'Zootopia' means that the crown once again belongs to Walt Disney Animation. Read More

On Screen China: Behind ‘The Revenant’s Fast Trip to Chinese Screens

Mar 17, 2016  /  Box Office  / 
CFI predicts a robust second place finish for The Revenant behind the family-friendly Zootopia, but we don’t imagine "Little Li" catching fire beyond his legion of curious fans and moviegoers in the globally oriented first- and second-tier cities. Read More

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