The Chinese mainland's 2025 summer box office has officially crossed the 5 billion yuan mark (around $697 million) as of 11:19 a.m. this Sunday, according to Maoyan data. This milestone caps off a dazzling run since the season kicked off on June 1.
Audiences have poured into theaters like never before, keeping daily ticket sales above 100 million yuan for 10 straight days. On Saturday alone, cinemas raked in 293 million yuan – a new single-day record for the 2025 summer movie season, which runs until August 31.
Leading the lineup is Universal's global blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, which has already generated 541 million yuan. Close behind is the homegrown comedy The Lychee Road, boasting 468 million yuan in ticket sales and cementing its status as a local crowd-pleaser.
Other standout hits include the Japanese animated thriller Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback, Peter Chan's gritty crime drama She's Got No Name, and the high-octane sports film F1 The Movie starring Brad Pitt. The variety in top performers reflects a healthy mix of Hollywood franchises, regional animation, and homegrown stories.
For young cinephiles, tech enthusiasts, and global travelers alike, this surge underscores how big-screen experiences continue to unite fans across borders. As studios gear up for the rest of summer, movie lovers worldwide can expect even more premieres, streaming tie-ins, and immersive events designed to keep audiences engaged both in cinemas and at home.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
