China Box Office: ‘Michael’ Claims Top Spot During Another Sluggish Weekend
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- Michael earned RMB32.6 million ($4.8 million) in its opening weekend (April 24‑26) and is the world’s top‑grossing film at $217.3 million per Comscore.
- It’s OK climbed to second place in its fourth weekend, adding $1.7 million for a cumulative $26.8 million.
- The Caged Butterfly secured third place with $1.5 million, bringing its total to $13.1 million.
- Project Hail Mary held a top‑five slot in its sixth weekend, pulling $1.3 million for a $39.1 million total.
- China’s year‑to‑date box office revenue sits at $1.89 billion, down 49.6 % from the same period in 2025.
Why it matters: Studios like Universal gain a modest boost from ‘Michael’s $4.8 M opening, while Chinese distributors lose as total weekend receipts fall to $16 M, deepening the 49.6 % YTD revenue drop and pressuring release schedules for the May Day holiday.
