China Box Office: "Michael" Dominates Weekend

Universal's biographical drama "Michael" claimed the top spot at the China box office this past weekend, grossing RMB32.6 million ($4.8 million). The film also holds the No. 1 position globally, with a total of $217.3 million.

Following "Michael," the local drama "It's OK" secured second place in its fourth weekend, adding $1.7 million for a cumulative total of $26.8 million. "The Caged Butterfly," a horror-thriller, landed in third with $1.5 million, bringing its total to $13.1 million.

Columbia Pictures' science-fiction film "Project Hail Mary" and Universal's "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" rounded out the top five. The overall weekend box office was notably subdued, with total grosses reaching $16 million as the market anticipates the upcoming May Day holiday releases. China's year-to-date revenue stands at $1.89 billion, a 49.6% decrease from the same period in 2025.