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The family drama 'Dear You' held the top spot at the China box office over the May 22–24 weekend, earning $45.5 million in its fourth week. Its global success was mirrored by a strong debut for Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu', which placed second in China. Overall weekend grosses reached $59.2 million, though year-to-date revenue remains significantly lower than 2025.
Facts First
- 'Dear You' earned $45.5 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $158.1 million.
- The film was the third highest-grossing worldwide over the same weekend, according to Comscore.
- Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' debuted in second place in China with a $5.3 million opening.
- Mainland China's overall weekend grosses reached $59.2 million.
- Year-to-date box office revenue is down 43.5% compared to the same period in 2025.
What Happened
During the May 22–24 weekend, Jinant Film & TV’s family drama 'Dear You' maintained its position as the top-grossing film in China. According to data from Artisan Gateway, the film earned RMB309.4 million ($45.5 million) in its fourth weekend of release. Disney’s 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' debuted in second place, earning $5.3 million. The suspense thriller 'Vanishing Point' moved to third place with $3.2 million, while the romantic comedies 'Be Yourself' and 'Crossing a Dawn' held fourth and fifth places, respectively. Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $59.2 million.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy Chinese cinema, the sustained success of a domestic drama like 'Dear You' suggests a continued appetite for local storytelling, which may encourage studios to produce more films in this genre. The strong debut of a major Hollywood franchise like 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' indicates that international blockbusters still have a significant place in the Chinese market, offering you a wide variety of cinematic choices. The reported 43.5% year-to-date decline in overall revenue could signal a broader challenge for the film industry that might affect the number or scale of future productions.
What's Next
The continued performance of 'Dear You' will be watched to see if it can maintain its momentum in subsequent weeks. 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' will likely aim to build on its solid debut to become a sustained performer. The overall health of the Chinese box office for the rest of the year will be a key indicator of whether the market can recover from its current year-to-date decline.