By the morning of February 18, the box office revenue for China’s 2026 Spring Festival, including advance ticket sales, surpassed CNY1 billion (approximately USD144 million) just three days into the nine-day holiday, according to industry sources.
The Spring Festival holiday in China, which commenced on February 15, is a crucial period for the country’s film industry, ranking as one of the most significant viewing windows in the world’s second-largest film market.
A wide array of films has been released during this festive season, covering genres such as comedy, action, animation, and science fiction, providing audiences with a diverse and entertaining cinematic experience.