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Resident Evil Dominates China Box Office for Third Week
26 Oct
Summary
- Resident Evil holds top China box office spot for three weeks.
- Total earnings for Resident Evil reach $64.8 million in China.
- Overall China box office revenue drops to $18.6 million.
The horror reboot "Resident Evil" has continued its reign at the mainland China box office, holding the top position for three consecutive weekends. Over the Oct. 23-25 frame, the film grossed $5.6 million, bringing its total earnings since its Oct. 5 release to $64.8 million. This success comes as the overall Chinese theatrical market experienced a notable downturn, with the total weekend box office dropping to a low of $18.6 million.
In second place, "Traces of Justice" earned $4.7 million in its fourth weekend, contributing to its $92.4 million cumulative gross. The domestic comedy "Mr. & Mrs. Pardon" secured third place with $2.6 million, reaching a total of $55.5 million. The war comedy-drama "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" and the animated film "All Wishes Come True!" rounded out the top five, with the former having achieved a remarkable $355.5 million in its eleventh week.
The year-to-date box office for 2026 stands at $4.7 billion, which is 29.1% behind the same period in 2025, reflecting a challenging year for the Chinese film industry.
