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Resident Evil Tops China Box Office
12 Oct
Summary
- Resident Evil earned $12.1 million over the weekend.
- Traces of Justice has grossed $73.4 million since opening.
- Overall box office revenue dropped to $30.8 million.
The horror reboot 'Resident Evil' secured the number one position at the mainland China box office for the weekend of Oct. 9-11, generating RMB81.2 million ($12.1 million). This performance follows its release on Oct. 5, contributing to a cumulative gross of $40.7 million.
Following in second place was the crime procedural drama 'Traces of Justice,' which earned $8.3 million in its second weekend. Directed by Chen Sicheng, this period drama has accumulated $73.4 million since its Oct. 1 debut.
The family comedy 'Mr. & Mrs. Pardon' secured third place with $5.7 million, pushing its total to $43.6 million. Meanwhile, the revenge thriller 'Go for Broke 2' came in fourth with $1 million.
Rounding out the top five was the war comedy-drama 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,' China's Oscar entry, which added $800,000 in its ninth weekend, bringing its total to $353 million.
Overall, mainland China's box office revenue for the weekend was $30.8 million, a decrease as theatrical traffic returned to normal after the National Day holiday. Year-to-date box office revenue stands at $4.63 billion, a 29.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
