China's box office revenue for 2025, including presales, surpassed 48 billion yuan (about $6.78 billion) as of Sunday, with local productions continuing to lead audience interest. Among the newly scheduled releases is the war drama "Gezhi Town," which tells the lesser-known story of civilians in a remote mountain town near Yichang who defended their home after the fall of Nanjing. The suspense category is also well represented, with "Under Current," "The Fire Raven," and "Escape from the Outland" all promising tension-filled narratives. The comedy-drama "Made in Yiwu" focuses on everyday individuals navigating bizarre and humorous circumstances. Films such as "My Father's Son" and "Mr. Zheng" add emotional warmth to the lineup.
