China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts
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- Dear You earned RMB115.3 million ($17 million) over June 5‑7, pushing its total to $238.5 million.
- Vanishing Point took $2.5 million for the weekend, raising its cumulative earnings to $75.6 million.
- The Mandalorian and Grogu added $1.4 million, reaching a total of $12.1 million.
- Masters of the Universe opened with $1.2 million in its first two‑day frame.
- China posted $27.8 million for the weekend and $2.36 billion YTD, down 42.3 % from the same period in 2025.
Why it matters: Producers of 'Dear You' and 'Vanishing Point' see strong earnings, while the Chinese film market faces a 42.3% YoY revenue drop, pressuring studios and investors.
