China's 2025 summer box office revenue had exceeded 10.5 billion yuan (about 1.46 billion U.S. dollars) as of Friday, with local productions dominating the top three spots, according to ticketing platforms.
"Dead To Rights," a film about the Nanjing Massacre during World War II, has led with 2.6 billion yuan (about 362.10 million U.S. dollars) in ticket sales since its July 25 release.
The film has also been released in overseas markets including Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, resonating strongly with local audiences.
In second place is "Nobody," a spinoff from the acclaimed "Yao-Chinese Folktales" animation series. Since opening on August 2, the film has earned more than 1.1 billion yuan (about 153.19 million U.S. dollars), setting a record for the highest-grossing two-dimensional animated release in China.
"The Lychee Road," a bittersweet period drama adapted from a bestselling novel set in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), premiered on July 18, holds third place.
China's summer moviegoing season, running from June 1 through Aug 31, is one of the country's most lucrative box office periods.
China's 2025 summer box office surpasses 10.5 bln yuan, led by domestic films
