Headlines From China: China’s Film Market Continues to Crown the World in 2021

China’s Film Market Continues to Crown the World in 2021

2021 is not over just yet, but it’s safe to say that China will be the world’s largest box office market for the second year in a row. The national box office surpassed 46 billion yuan ($7.2 billion) as of December 25, more than anywhere else in the world. Read more CGTN

‘Encanto,’ ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’ to Hit China in January

Disney’s “Encanto” and Paramount’s “PAW Patrol: The Movie” have snagged China releases for next month, set to debut Jan. 7 and Jan. 14, respectively. Despite its positive reviews, the film has underperformed at the box office, grossing $88 million in the U.S. and $194 million globally so far. “Encanto” has room to be a hit in China, however, following in the footsteps of comparable titles like “Zootopia” and “Coco,” which grossed $236 million in 2016 and $189 million in 2017, respectively, in the world’s largest film market. Read more Variety