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China's Spring Festival 2025 Achieves Unprecedented Box Office Success

In a groundbreaking achievement for China's ever-growing film industry, the box office for the newly released films during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, which ran from January 28 to February 4, reached an astounding total of over 10 billion yuan (approximately 1.37 billion USD) as of February 5, 2025. This monumental figure represents not only a financial triumph but also a significant cultural milestone, as it sets a new high for the country's cinema sector.

Record Attendance and Revenue

According to data compiled by the film analytics platform Beacon Pro, an impressive 187 million spectators flocked to cinemas during the Spring Festival period, further emphasizing the revival of the entertainment sector post-pandemic. This record-breaking attendance has placed China's total box office revenue for 2025 at the forefront of the global rankings, overshadowing North America, a long-standing leader in the cinema market.

One standout film from this festival season was the animated feature "Ne Zha 2," which alone grossed around 4.839 billion yuan. The film is setting new records for animated films in China, establishing benchmarks not just for box office earnings but also for audience viewership. Beacon Pro's predictions suggest that "Ne Zha 2" could ultimately surpass 8.5 billion yuan, positioning it as potentially the highest-grossing film in China's cinematic history.

To capitalize on this surge in interest, the international trailer for "Ne Zha 2" has recently been released, with the film set to debut in mid-February across Australia and North America.

Global Appeal of Chinese Cinema

The Spring Festival was also a success for several Chinese films on the international stage. Notably, titles such as "Detective Chinatown 1900", "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force", and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" attracted significant attention and praise from global audiences. "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force" was released simultaneously in 16 countries and regions outside of China, including major markets like the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria. In Australia and New Zealand, it dominated the box office for four consecutive days, while in North America, it led the non-English film category from January 31 to February 2.

Similarly, "Detective Chinatown 1900" made its rounds in various Spanish cities during the festival, showcasing its international reach. The film was screened in 213 theaters across North America and 93 theaters in Australia and New Zealand, marking a record number of screenings for a Chinese film abroad.

Audience responses have highlighted the visual effects innovation, storytelling depth, and cultural representation found in Chinese cinema. International viewers have particularly commended the quality of the English subtitles, which have made understanding the intricate themes and narratives of Chinese films more accessible.

As the celebration of cinema continues following the Spring Festival, the reverberations of this unprecedented box office achievement will no doubt encourage local filmmakers to strive for even greater heights. With its unique stories and groundbreaking creativity, China's film industry is poised to make an indelible mark on the global stage, captivating audiences far and wide.