China's box office revenue for the 2025 summer season had surged to a new high of over 3 billion yuan (about 418.1 million U.S. dollars) as of 13:51 on Saturday, according to box office tracker Beacon.
The figure included pre-sold tickets.
A diverse lineup of more than 60 domestic and international films has been scheduled between June and August, spanning a wide range of genres, including historical drama, suspense, animation, science fiction and action, offering a diverse array of choices for moviegoers.
As a popular type for the summer season, animated movies have been the most highlighted so far this year, with about 20 Chinese and foreign movies scheduled to be released. Among them, domestic animation films include both new sequels of classic IPs and brand-new original stories, which can meet the needs of audiences of different age groups.
Animated movie "Hidden Chamber 309" was adapted from a popular fairy tale by famous writer Zheng Yuanjie. Through the story of a brother and sister exploring a secret room in their home, it reflects on modern people's dependence on technology.
The animated film "Strange Tales: Lanruo Temple" drew inspiration from traditional Chinese heritage.
Adapted from "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio," a collection of classical Chinese stories by 17th-century writer Pu Songling, the film weaves together folk tales such as "The Painted Skin," which tells a supernatural story that blends horror, romance and moral lessons, "Nie Xiaoqian," a love story of a scholar-turned-tax collector and a lonely demon, and "Taoist Priest on Laoshan Mountain," a story of a Taoist priest who can walk through walls.
Chinese animation "The Legend of Hei 2" tells the adventures of a cat demon and his master, blending heartwarming visuals with upgraded action sequences for a family-friendly experience.
China's 2025 summer box office surges to new high
