China's 2026 summer box-office revenue including presales has surpassed 10 billion yuan – around $1.5 billion. Domestic productions account for around 60%, with four Chinese films ranking among the top five – Kung Fu Soccer, All Wishes Come True!, Once Upon a Time in the Middle East and Dear You.

Currently in cinemas, the anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has raked in nearly 1 billion yuan in just one week since its release. It has drawn praise for its heartfelt message of peace and human connection.