The Chinese mainland's box office revenue for the 2024 summer movie season, spanning from June 1 to August 31, has surpassed 6 billion yuan (approximately $841 million) as of Monday noon. This impressive feat is driven by three domestic films that are leading the box office charts.
Successor, a comedy featuring the renowned duo Shen Teng and Ma Li, tops the chart. Released on July 16, the film explores the story of a wealthy couple who create challenges for their son to encourage his personal growth. By Monday noon, Successor had accumulated over 1.58 billion yuan, making up 26.4% of the total box office sales.
Following closely is the crime thriller A Place Called Silence, which delves into the serious issue of campus bullying. Debuting on July 3, the film has grossed nearly 1.12 billion yuan.
The drama Moments We Shared, released on June 22, holds the third spot in the seasonal rankings with approximately 496.5 million yuan in earnings.
The summer moviegoing period is recognized as the longest single screening season on the Chinese mainland. In comparison, the 2023 summer box office reached a total of 20.6 billion yuan, highlighting the growing popularity and economic impact of the film industry in the region.
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China's 2024 summer box office revenue exceeds 6 billion yuan
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