Sunday, 18 Oct, 2026

Mainland China Box Office Report: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Rules Quiet Pre-Holiday Frame with Sixth Weekend at No. 1

Main Facts The mainland China box office experienced a quiet, transitional weekend frame from September 18 to September 20, as the market entered a notable pre-holiday lull ahead of the highly anticipated National Day Golden Week corridor. Despite the overall slowdown in nationwide theatrical revenue—which slumped to a modest $15 million for the three-day weekend—Dirty […]

Box Office Triumph: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Rules Mainland China for a Fourth Consecutive Weekend

BEIJING — In a cinematic landscape constantly shifting under the weight of changing consumer habits and seasonal volatility, Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has proved to be an immovable titan. Dominating the mainland China box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, the film continues to capture the cultural […]