What was the top-grossing film in China this past weekend?

Return to Silent Hill, a new horror release, debuted at No. 1 in China, earning RMB66.1 million ($9.3 million) over the Jan. 23-25, 2026 weekend.

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Stanley Kubrick's 1980 masterpiece, The Shining, is scheduled for its first-ever release across China's over 750 IMAX screens next week.

How did Zootopia 2 perform in China?

In its ninth weekend, Disney's Zootopia 2 earned $3.7 million in China, maintaining its strong performance and becoming one of the season's top-grossing imports.

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Silent Hill Returns: Horror Reigns Supreme at China Box Office

26 Jan

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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.

Silent Hill Returns: Horror Reigns Supreme at China Box Office

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.