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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
As of December 13, 2025, the total box office revenue of the Chinese film market exceeded 50 billion yuan, breaking the figures for the entire previous year and setting a new record.
Below is a list of the top ten films to hit the Chinese box office in 2025, based on the latest box office data:
1. The animated fantasy film "Nezha Defeats the Dragon King" (Nezha 2), total box office revenue – 15.446 billion yuan.
2. Comedy thriller "Chinatown Detective 1900", total box office revenue – 3.612 billion yuan.
3. The animated film "Zootopia 2" (USA), box office revenue – 3.350 billion yuan.
4. Historical war film "Nanjing Photo Studio", total box office revenue – 3.017 billion yuan.
5. Historical war film "731", total box office revenue – 1.943 billion yuan.
6. The animated comedy "Little Demons Journey to the West", total box office revenue – 1.719 billion yuan.
7. Crime action film "Shadow Hunt", total box office collection – 1.265 billion yuan.
8. Epic fantasy "Creation of the Gods: Battle with Demons", total box office revenue – 1.239 billion yuan.
9. Animated film "Escape from the Future", total box office revenue – 822 million yuan.
10. Historical drama "The Lichi of Chang'an", total box office revenue – 691 million yuan.
With Chinese-made films dominating, the Year of Animation is becoming a major event.
2025 will be a triumphant year for "domestic films" at the Chinese box office. In the first half of the year, domestic films accounted for an impressive 91.2% of the box office revenue. Domestic films made the top ten grossing films for the year, sweeping every competition, comparable in intensity to Grand Slam tournaments.
The year 2025 was celebrated in the film industry under the motto "The Year of Animation." The releases of "Ne Zha 2" at the beginning of the year, "Little Demons Go West" during the summer season, and "Zootopia 2" (USA) at the end of the year triggered a chain reaction throughout the year, creating the phenomenon of "three breakout hits." This event marked the emergence of animated films as a new frontier, transforming them from products aimed at children or a niche audience into mainstream fare with broad appeal.
The emerging interplay between box office revenue and industries: leading animated films have demonstrated a remarkable ability to stimulate related industries. Sales of branded merchandise, i.e., merchandise for the film "Nezha 2," are expected to exceed hundreds of billions of yuan. Even before the theatrical release of "Little Demons Journey to the West," the producers of the animated film had partnered with over 30 renowned brands, and on the day of the film's release, merchandise sales exceeded 7 million yuan. This integrated model of "film merchandising and cultural tourism" is shaping a completely new business ecosystem.
The parallel development of thematic creativity and a diversity of genres helps to satisfy the diverse demands of viewers.
The year 2025 coincided with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Historical films such as "Nanjing Photographer" and "731," based on real events, immortalize historical memory through cinematic means, achieving a combination of social impact and economic benefit. In particular, "Nanjing Photographer," released in many countries abroad, sparked heated debate, becoming an example of how Chinese stories successfully "enter the international market."
The suspense comedy "Chinatown Detective 1900," the gritty action film "Shadowhunter," and the sweeping Eastern fantasy "Gods' Creation: Battle with Demons" all topped various film ratings throughout the year, demonstrating the Russian film industry's ability to confidently create masterpieces in established commercial genres.
Overall, the Chinese film market in 2025, thanks to strong box office receipts and the supply of high-quality content, has cemented its leading position globally. The complete victory of domestic films, the historic breakthrough of the animation genre, and the deepening of the multi-industry "Film" model were the three key events of this year. This is seen not simply as a box office triumph, but also as a comprehensive manifestation of China's improving film industry system and the continued growth of China's burgeoning cultural creativity.
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