As summer heat rises, so does ticket revenue: the Chinese mainland's 2025 summer box office has surged past 7 billion yuan (about $979 million) as of 9:28 p.m. Sunday. From June 1 to August 31, audiences have been flocking to cinemas in record numbers.
Early ticket presales, driven by star-studded trailers and online buzz, set the pace for this blockbuster season. Industry trackers report that strong advance bookings have played a pivotal role in driving this fast start.
One standout title is the historical drama on the Nanjing Massacre, which stormed past 1 billion yuan within days of release, proving the enduring appeal of big-screen storytelling.
With several major releases still on deck, this summer could challenge existing records and signal a full rebound for domestic film culture. Keep an eye on that box office tracker the next milestone may be just weeks away.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
