China's 2025 summer box office revenue exceeded 11 billion yuan (about 1.53 billion U.S. dollars) as of Sunday, with domestic 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 2.75 billion yuan (about 383 million U.S. dollars) in ticket sales since its July 25 release.
In the second place is "Nobody," a spinoff from the acclaimed "Yao-Chinese Folktales" animation series. Since opening on Aug 2, the film has set 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), holds third place.
China's summer movie-going season, running from June 1 through August 31, has showcased the strength of domestic films which continue to captivate audiences with compelling storytelling and cultural resonance.
The year-to-date box office has already hit 38.33 billion yuan (about 5.35 billion U.S. dollars), with 887 million moviegoers contributing to a commanding 89.2-percent market share for Chinese productions.
China's 2025 summer box office surpasses 11 bln yuan
China's 2025 summer box office surpasses 11 bln yuan
