As of now, a total of eight films has been scheduled for release during China s May Day holidays (May 1-5), accord-ing to film ticketing platform Maoyan. As for the upcoming Qingming Festival from April 4 to 6, a total of seven domestic and foreign films set for release have also captured the public s attention.
This Spring Festival season, YOLO by Jia Ling, Hi, Mom s director, has emerged as the reigning champion at the Chinese box office, garnering a staggering 3.23 billion yuan ($450 million) by Saturday afternoon, according to data from film platform Beacon. The film is also likely to launch concerts, which haven t been officially announced yet, according to domestic media reports. Amid all the hype, the film has contributed to a craze for sports and fitness among a vast audience nationwide.
In a promising start of 2024, China s box office has showcased a remarkable success, setting an optimistic tone for the film industry. Experts forecast this favorable trend will only gain momentum, leaving its mark on both the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year box office and the overall annual ticket sales for 2024.
In 2023, a series of noteworthy topics have emerged in the Chinese cultural landscape. In the planning of the 2023 Cultural Gala, the Global Times will delve into nine important topics, aiming to showcase the multidimensional aspects of Chinese civilization and the diverse charms of Chinese culture.
This is the fifth installment of Global Times Year-end Special on culture, which examines the remarkable box office recovery of China in 2023 dominated by domestic films.