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China's Box Office Plummets, Local Films Dominate Hong Kong

1/3/2025

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In 2024, China's box office revenue plummeted by 22.6% to 42.5 billion yuan, a stark contrast to pre-pandemic figures. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's box office hit a 13-year low at HK$1.34 billion, yet local films triumphed over Hollywood for the first time in nearly two decades. Notably, The Last Dance soared as Hong Kong's highest-grossing film, raking in over HK$143 million.

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In 2024, China's box office revenue plummeted by 22.6% to 42.5 billion yuan, a stark contrast to pre-pandemic figures. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's box office hit a 13-year low at HK$1.34 billion, yet local films triumphed over Hollywood for the first time in nearly two decades. Notably, The Last Dance soared as Hong Kong's highest-grossing film, raking in over HK$143 million.