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Hong Kong Box Office Up 25%, Local Films Surge 40%

7/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Hong Kong’s box office revenues rose 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $84.7 million.
Edko Films’ Night King led the six-month chart with $15 million in earnings.
Local-film receipts grew 40% year-on-year, with 17 of the 142 films released between Jan 1 and Jun 30, 2026 as Hong Kong productions.
Motion Picture Industry Association (MPIA) officials said summer’s family-friendly slate should sustain momentum through the second half of the year.

History

Historical Context

In 2003 the SARS outbreak cut Hong Kong cinema attendance by about 30% and reduced first-quarter box-office receipts to HK$45 million, a HK$15 million fall from the previous year. The government’s post-SARS revitalisation programme and diversified local productions helped the sector recover. By 2026, box-office revenue had risen 25% to HK$84.7 million, with Edko Films’ Night King earning HK$15 million.

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Story summary

Hong Kong’s box office revenues rose 25% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $84.7 million.
Edko Films’ Night King led the six-month chart with $15 million in earnings.
Local-film receipts grew 40% year-on-year, with 17 of the 142 films released between Jan 1 and Jun 30, 2026 as Hong Kong productions.
Motion Picture Industry Association (MPIA) officials said summer’s family-friendly slate should sustain momentum through the second half of the year.

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