Animation film box office in the Chinese mainland has soared past 25 billion yuan ($3.55 billion) in 2025, marking a new high for the mainland film market, according to data from Maoyan.
This milestone underscores the growing appetite for animated features, with audiences embracing both homegrown hits and international blockbusters.
Currently, the top three spots on the animation box office chart are occupied by Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2 and Nobody, demonstrating a blend of domestic and global titles driving the surge.
As the year draws to a close, these record-setting figures set the stage for continued investment in animation on the Chinese mainland, highlighting the sector’s vital role in the broader entertainment landscape.
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