The movie market continues to be hot this summer. Up to now, the 2026 movie box office has surpassed 25.5 billion yuan, and the summer program has grossed over 100 million yuan in a single day for 37 consecutive days; this year, the summer box office has surpassed 9.8 billion yuan, and the number of moviegoers has exceeded 260 million. Behind the popularity of the market, there is not only a movie-watching boom fueled by high-quality content, but also the help of cinemas to continuously upgrade cinemas and enrich the movie-watching experience. According to official statistics released by the National Film Administration in January 2026, the total number of screens in urban theaters nationwide reached 93,187 in 2025, a net increase of 2,219 blocks over 2024, continuing to rank first in the number of screens in the world.

Zhitongcaijing · 2d ago
The movie market continues to be hot this summer. Up to now, the 2026 movie box office has surpassed 25.5 billion yuan, and the summer program has grossed over 100 million yuan in a single day for 37 consecutive days; this year, the summer box office has surpassed 9.8 billion yuan, and the number of moviegoers has exceeded 260 million. Behind the popularity of the market, there is not only a movie-watching boom fueled by high-quality content, but also the help of cinemas to continuously upgrade cinemas and enrich the movie-watching experience. According to official statistics released by the National Film Administration in January 2026, the total number of screens in urban theaters nationwide reached 93,187 in 2025, a net increase of 2,219 blocks over 2024, continuing to rank first in the number of screens in the world.