The Chinese box office continued to be dominated by “Octopus With Broken Arms,” which held its top spot.
The crime thriller earned Rmb 60.8 million ($8.4 million) over the Jan. 17–19 weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $111.4 million, according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Jacky Gan, the film remains a steady performer and has solidified its position as the year’s first breakout success.
“Honey Money Phony,” released by Maoyan Pictures, climbed to second place with $5.2 million, pushing its cumulative gross to $50.4 million. Directed by Su Biao, the comedy about financial deception continues to attract audiences as it enters its fourth week of release.
“Big World,” last week’s second-place finisher, slipped to third, earning $3.9 million. The family drama, directed by Yang Lina and distributed by Gengxi Pictures, has now reached a cumulative total of $99.7 million. In fourth place, “Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital” (2003), the Japanese anime classic directed by Kodama Kenji,...
The crime thriller earned Rmb 60.8 million ($8.4 million) over the Jan. 17–19 weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $111.4 million, according to Artisan Gateway. Directed by Jacky Gan, the film remains a steady performer and has solidified its position as the year’s first breakout success.
“Honey Money Phony,” released by Maoyan Pictures, climbed to second place with $5.2 million, pushing its cumulative gross to $50.4 million. Directed by Su Biao, the comedy about financial deception continues to attract audiences as it enters its fourth week of release.
“Big World,” last week’s second-place finisher, slipped to third, earning $3.9 million. The family drama, directed by Yang Lina and distributed by Gengxi Pictures, has now reached a cumulative total of $99.7 million. In fourth place, “Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital” (2003), the Japanese anime classic directed by Kodama Kenji,...
- 1/20/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The Chinese box office opened 2025 with “Octopus with Broken Arms” leading the first weekend, earning $16.1 million (RMB117.5 million), according to data provided by consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
The As One Production release climbed from its second-place debut last week to take the top spot. Directed by Jacky Gan, the crime thriller follows Zheng Bingrui (Xiao Yang), a wealthy businessman whose daughter is kidnapped during a holiday celebration. The film’s cumulative total now stands at $74.7 million.
Last week’s leader, Gengxi Pictures’ “Big World,” slipped to second place, adding $11.4 million in its second weekend. Directed by Yang Lina, the drama stars Jackson Yee as a young man with cerebral palsy preparing for college exams while assisting his grandmother (Diana Lin) with a stage play. The film’s cumulative total has now reached $77.8 million.
Newcomer “Honey Money Phony,” released by Maoyan Pictures on Dec. 31, debuted in third place with $7.5 million. Directed by Su Biao,...
The As One Production release climbed from its second-place debut last week to take the top spot. Directed by Jacky Gan, the crime thriller follows Zheng Bingrui (Xiao Yang), a wealthy businessman whose daughter is kidnapped during a holiday celebration. The film’s cumulative total now stands at $74.7 million.
Last week’s leader, Gengxi Pictures’ “Big World,” slipped to second place, adding $11.4 million in its second weekend. Directed by Yang Lina, the drama stars Jackson Yee as a young man with cerebral palsy preparing for college exams while assisting his grandmother (Diana Lin) with a stage play. The film’s cumulative total has now reached $77.8 million.
Newcomer “Honey Money Phony,” released by Maoyan Pictures on Dec. 31, debuted in third place with $7.5 million. Directed by Su Biao,...
- 1/6/2025
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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