According to data from online platforms, as of 4:18 PM on December 7th, the total box office revenue for films released during the 2025 Lunar New Year film season (November 28th - December 31st) has exceeded 3 billion yuan.
"Be Careful When You're Free" premieres on its first day of release.
Box office surpasses 100 million
"Leisurely Life" grossed over 100 million yuan on its opening day, December 6th, and has now surpassed 180 million yuan (including previews and pre-sales). This powerful film focuses on the lives of ordinary people during the War of Resistance against Japan. In the film, Mo Dexian, a fitter at a machine factory, flees the war with his family into the mountains, finding refuge in the town of "Gezhi" with Xiao Yan, an anti-aircraft gunner, and others. However, the sudden intrusion of Japanese scouts shatters the town's tranquility. In this desperate situation, the entire town unites to fight, vowing to defend their home to the death.
Zootopia 2's cumulative box office in mainland China
Far exceeding the performance of the North American market
The animated film *Zootopia 2* is currently ranked first at the box office during the Chinese New Year holiday season. Since its simultaneous release in North America, the film's cumulative box office in mainland China has far exceeded its performance in the North American market, making it the film's largest box office market worldwide.
More than 50 films are slated for the Lunar New Year release.
Which one are you most looking forward to?
Since the official start of the Lunar New Year film season on November 28th, over 50 films have been scheduled for release. These films encompass various genres including suspense, heartwarming stories, action, and science fiction, catering to diverse audience preferences.
In addition to the two films mentioned above, don't miss these other works as well.
The suspense films *The Insider*, *The Hidden Killer*, and *The Place to Use Your Skills* will take you behind the scenes, unraveling layers of mystery. *The Unknown: A Cool Fish* focuses on the absurd and hilarious stories of ordinary people in absurd circumstances. Films such as *Father and Son*, *Peaceful Years*, and *My Most Special Friend* will also offer a variety of viewing options.
"Wild Age" spans a century in six chapters, presenting viewers with a dreamlike and poetic cinematic journey; "Youth Love," China's first public welfare film on the topic of AIDS among teenagers, delves into real-world issues and breaks the long-standing taboo and silence surrounding the topic of AIDS.
Imported films are entering the market in droves. "Avatar: Ashes," directed by James Cameron, is the third installment in the "Avatar" series and will make a grand return with a brand-new adventure and stunning naked-eye 3D visual effects.