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China Box Office Down 40% Amid IMAX Hollywood Surge

8/11/2026

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  • China’s box office fell 40% in the first half of 2026.
  • IMAX screened 14 Hollywood films in mainland China in the first six months of 2026, which is up from two a year earlier.
  • Spider-Man: Brand New Day entered the 2026 top-10 movies and The Odyssey earned over $7 million in two weekends before its Aug. 14 release.