China Box Office: 'Traces of Justice' Tops Charts

The crime procedural drama "Traces of Justice" achieved the highest box office revenue in mainland China over the October 2-4 weekend, earning RMB208.9 million (approximately $31.2 million). Released on October 1 to kick off the Golden Week holiday, the film, also known as "Sherlock of China," has garnered $41.8 million to date.

Directed by Chen Sicheng, the production follows a legendary detective and his team solving intricate cases across decades, showcasing the evolution of China's public security forces. The film stars Zhang Yi and a notable supporting cast.

Following in second place was the comedy "Mr. & Mrs. Pardon," which debuted with $17.3 million during the weekend and has a cumulative total of $24.5 million since its October 1 release. This satirical family feature centers on a middle-aged couple experiencing domestic monotony and a marital crisis.

The war comedy-drama "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" secured third position in its eighth weekend, adding $4.4 million. Its cumulative gross has reached an impressive $349.9 million since its August 11 launch.

Rounding out the top five were the animated fantasy comedy "All Wishes Come True!" in fourth place and the crime action thriller sequel "Go for Broke 2" debuting in fifth with $4.2 million across its opening two days.