China's summer box-office takings surpass 4 billion yuan as of Sunday

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The summer movie season is in full swing and China's box-office takings are soaring. According to real-time data from online platforms, as of July 14 the total box-office revenue for the summer season – which spans June to August and includes pre-sales – has surpassed 4 billion yuan. Currently topping the charts are "Successor," "A Place Called Silence," and "Despicable Me 4."

A photo taken on July 14, 2024, at a movie theater in Yichang, Hubei, shows three movie posters for the summer season. /CFP

"Successor," starring comedy stars Shen Teng and Ma Li, topped the daily box-office chart on its first day of preview screenings. The comedy-drama tells the story of a poor rural couple who count on their son to change their fate.

A photo taken on July 7, 2024, at a movie theater in Yichang, Hubei, shows three movie posters of the summer season. /CFP

Notably, this year's summer lineup includes films that focus on real-life issues and address pressing social concerns. For example, the crime thriller "A Place Called Silence" tackles such serious issues as school bullying, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse.

A movie still of Disney and Pixar's animated film "Inside Out 2." /IC

When asked which movie is the most popular and worth watching this summer, the answer may vary from viewer to viewer. Everyone has their own blockbuster – a film that resonates, inspires, or leaves a lasting impression.