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Vanishing Point Drives China May Day Box Office to 758 M Yuan

5/6/2026

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China Surpasses

China’s May Day box office reached 758 million yuan, surpassing last year’s 747 million yuan.
“Vanishing Point” generated 264 million yuan, more than one-third of total revenue.
Analysts Lai Li and Chen Jin said word-of-mouth and higher attendance lifted the market beyond expectations as the government earmarked at least 1.2 billion yuan for 2026 film subsidies, with over 350 million yuan already redeemed.
Admissions rose to 20.84 million.
The average ticket price fell 8 percent to 36.8 yuan.

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China Holiday Slump

Consumer caution cut holiday cinema attendance, leaving 759 million yuan (US$111.1 million) in five-day Labour Day revenue.
Hong Kong thriller Cold War 1994, starring Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Ka-fai, drew strong interest.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned only 58 million yuan, ranking third despite pre-holiday hype.
Social-media users condemned the sequel for “nerdy” Asian stereotypes and a slur in the minor character Jin Chao’s name, reflecting heightened sensitivity that hurt its box-office.

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China Surpasses

China’s May Day box office reached 758 million yuan, surpassing last year’s 747 million yuan.
“Vanishing Point” generated 264 million yuan, more than one-third of total revenue.
Analysts Lai Li and Chen Jin said word-of-mouth and higher attendance lifted the market beyond expectations as the government earmarked at least 1.2 billion yuan for 2026 film subsidies, with over 350 million yuan already redeemed.
Admissions rose to 20.84 million.
The average ticket price fell 8 percent to 36.8 yuan.

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