The total revenue of Chinese cinemas in 2026 exceeded 20 billion yuan, or approximately $2.9 billion, as of July 19th. This information comes from the Maoyan platform, which tracks cinema attendance and film revenues.
The highest-grossing films of this year so far are Pegasus 3, A Letter to Grandma, and Blade of the Guardians: Desert Storm.
The summer movie season is also gaining momentum. As of 8:00 PM on July 19th, cinema revenues for the summer period exceeded 4.4 billion yuan, which is approximately $650 million.
This year's offerings include a wide range of genres, from historical films and comedies to animated features, sci-fi, and dramas.
Among the main domestic releases are the Chinese films All Wishes Come True, The Decisive Moment, and Make Zhonghe Great Again.
Foreign titles are also contributing to high cinema attendance this summer, including films such as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Moana 2.
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