Chinese New Year Film Releases Break Box Office Records
The Chinese New Year film lineup has already exceeded 2 billion yuan (approximately $280 million USD) in total box office revenue, marking a strong start to the holiday film season. This milestone was reached quickly, with initial reports indicating the box office surpassed 1.6 billion yuan on the first day of the holiday, according to CCTV.
The first day of the holiday season saw a significant divide in performance among the films released, as reported by Fengwen. The holiday also broke records for nationwide screenings and saw a surge in the use of artificial intelligence for purchasing movie tickets, according to ThePaper.cn.
The Chinese New Year holiday is a crucial period for the Chinese film industry, often representing a significant portion of annual box office revenue. The early success of this year’s releases suggests a potentially strong year for Chinese cinema. First Finance reported that the total box office revenue broke 2 billion yuan.
The holiday also saw Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed in the United States on January 19th, 2026, according to the 2026 calendar.
