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Jinant Film & TV's family drama 'Dear You' led the China box office for the May 15–17 weekend, earning $41.5 million. The film's cumulative total has now reached $75 million. Overall weekend grosses in Mainland China were $55.3 million.
Facts First
- 'Dear You' earned $41.5 million over the weekend, securing the top spot.
- The film's cumulative total has reached $75 million since its release.
- Overall weekend grosses in Mainland China were $55.3 million, with year-to-date revenue at $2.13 billion.
- 'Vanishing Point' placed second with a $5.7 million weekend and a $60.9 million cumulative total.
- 'Cold War 1994' took third place, earning $2.3 million for a $40.4 million total.
What Happened
Jinant Film & TV's family drama 'Dear You' was the top film at the China box office during the May 15–17 weekend, earning RMB282 million ($41.5 million) according to data from Artisan Gateway. The film's cumulative total has reached $75 million. Zhonghe Qiancheng's suspense thriller 'Vanishing Point' held second place with a $5.7 million weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $60.9 million. 'Cold War 1994' secured third place, earning $2.3 million for a cumulative total of $40.4 million. Mainland China's overall weekend grosses reached $55.3 million.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy family dramas or suspense thrillers, you now have clear, popular options at the cinema. The strong performance of these films indicates they may have longer theatrical runs, giving you more time to see them. The overall box office activity suggests a continued, though reduced, flow of major film releases for your entertainment choices.
What's Next
'Dear You' is likely to continue its strong performance in the coming weeks given its current momentum. The debut of Amazon MGM Studios' 'The Sheep Detectives' in fourth place suggests new international titles may continue to enter the market. The year-to-date revenue trend shows a 45.9% decrease from the same period in 2025, indicating the industry may be looking for strategies to boost audience engagement moving forward.