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Silent Hill Returns: Horror Reigns Supreme at China Box Office
26 Jan
Summary
- Return to Silent Hill opened at No. 1, earning $9.3 million.
- The weekend's combined box office generated $29.5 million.
- The Shining will be released on IMAX screens for the first time.
The Chinese box office saw a new champion emerge this past weekend, January 23-25, 2026. Davis Films' horror release, "Return to Silent Hill," captivated audiences, debuting at the top spot with RMB66.1 million, equivalent to $9.3 million. This strong opening propelled the film to a worldwide cumulative gross of $19.3 million, positioning it as the fifth highest-grossing film globally.
Other films vied for attention, with "Busted Water Pipes," an action comedy, opening to $3.9 million. Disney's "Zootopia 2" maintained its presence, earning $3.7 million in its ninth weekend and continuing its successful run in the market. Crime thriller "The Fire Raven" secured fourth place with $2.9 million, while "Avatar: Fire and Ash" rounded out the top five.
The overall box office for the weekend reached $29.5 million. As of January 26, 2026, China's year-to-date total stands at $244.8 million, slightly behind the previous year's performance. Looking ahead, anticipation is building for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday releases, and notably, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic "The Shining" is set to premiere on over 750 IMAX screens across China for the first time.
