The release of more than 40 new films is set to push China's box office to a new height in November, offering movie-goers a rich mixture of visual-audio carnival.
The disaster film Cesium Fallout starring Hong Kong actors Andy Lau and Karen Mok is one among the first comers with a scheduled released date of Nov 1.
Movie fans who favor crime movies will have a wide choice among the suspense films Within, A Cover-Up and A Long Shot.
Comedy romance Her Story, to be released on Nov 22, tells a story of a single mother who finds warmth and consolation from a neighbor after moving into a new home.
Hong Kong-produced drama Love Lies, which won the Mid-Autumn Festival box office in Hong Kong, will officially land theaters across the Chinese mainland on Nov 15.
In terms of imported films, the action-packed American comedy Red One starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans will be available in cinemas on Nov 8.
Moana 2, a Disney-produced fantasy animation, will meet Chinese audience in Nov 29, two days after its scheduled premiere in its U.S. home market.
For nostalgic movie fans, the 1994 French crime film Léon, which was first watched by Chinese fans in 2002 in the form of video disks, has been officially on screen in the Chinese market on Friday.
China's box office revenue this year surpassed 38 billion yuan (5.3 billion U.S. dollars) as of Tuesday, according to box office tracker Dengta Data.
Meanwhile, the Harry Potter series will continue re-screening one volume per week on each Friday, evoking generations of movie buffs' nostalgia for the fantastic wizarding world.
Over 40 new movies set to boost box office in November
Over 40 new movies set to boost box office in November
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is ready to completely withdraw from the governmental scene in the Gaza Strip and engage in a positive and constructive manner with the second phase of the plan to end the war in the enclave, said Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Friday. In a statement, Naim said that the ceasefire deal became an international plan after being adopted by the United Nations Security Council. However, it is now facing obstacles.
He accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of reneging on his commitments and escalating the situation, in an attempt to return to war and save his political career. Pointing out that Israeli strikes have caused hundreds of casualties since the announcement of the ceasefire, the Hamas official said the escalation cannot occur without cover or green light from the United States. He said Hamas has committed to all its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, as attested by the mediators and the U.S., adding that it is ready for the second phase of the agreement.
He emphasized the Movement's commitment to the establishment of a fully empowered Palestinian body to administer Gaza, and its complete withdrawal from the governmental scene.
Naim warned that the situation will not be sustainable if the continued escalation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the catastrophic humanitarian situation remain unaddressed, adding that the circle of fire may expand, which is what Netanyahu aspires to.
Since a ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, Gaza's death toll has risen to 439 with 1,223 injuries, according to local health authorities on Friday. Rescue teams have recovered 688 bodies during that period. In the broader conflict, at least 71,409 Palestinians have been killed and 171,304 wounded since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began in October 2023.
Hamas ready for complete withdrawal from Gaza governmental scene: official
