China's 2026 National Day holiday box office has surpassed 466 million yuan (US$69.5 million), including pre-sales, as of 14:30 p.m. on October 3, according to Chinese movie data platform Beacon Pro. The holiday movie season runs from October 1 to 7, with Traces of Justice, Mr. & Mrs. Pardon and Peppa Pig: Perfect Holiday currently ranking among the top three in box office earnings.
A screenshot of Beacon Pro shows China's 2026 National Day holiday box office as of October 3, 2026. /CGTN
Guangdong Province in south China led all provincial-level regions with over 57 million yuan (US$8.5 million) in box office revenue as of 14:30 p.m. on October 3, highlighting the province's strong position as one of China's major movie markets.
A screenshot of Beacon Pro shows China's 2026 National Day holiday box office in Guangdong Province as of October 3, 2026. /CGTN
Among films produced in Guangdong, Mr. & Mrs. Pardon has emerged as a prominent title during the holiday season. The comedy follows a married couple who unexpectedly switch bodies and are forced to experience each other's daily lives. Other Guangdong-produced films, including the crime action film Go for Broke 2 and crime action comedy The Old Fox, add to the diverse lineup of local productions.
Posters of China's 2026 National Day holiday movies are pictured at a cinema in Shanghai on October 2, 2026. /VCG
Meanwhile, Traces of Justice has topped the daily box office for two consecutive days during the holiday period, with its total box office exceeding 181 million yuan (US$26.9 million) as of 14:30 p.m. on October 3. Based on the real-life story of Cui Daozhi, a recipient of the July 1 Medal, the Communist Party of China's highest honor, and a veteran criminal investigation expert, the film follows a forensic specialist who uses trace examination techniques to solve a series of difficult cases.
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