Family Drama 'Dear You' Tops China Box Office With $9.2 Million Weekend
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Jinant Film & TV's family drama 'Dear You' earned RMB62.6 million ($9.2 million) during the May 8–10 weekend, reaching the top spot at the China box office. The film, released on April 30, has now reached a cumulative total of $20.1 million. Mainland China's overall weekend grosses reached $27.3 million.
Facts First
- 'Dear You' earned $9.2 million to lead the China box office for the May 8–10 weekend.
- The film's cumulative total is $20.1 million since its release on April 30.
- The overall weekend gross reached $27.3 million across all films in mainland China.
- Suspense thriller 'Vanishing Point' placed second with an $8.2 million weekend and a $51.3 million cumulative total.
- Year-to-date revenue is down 47.5% from the same period in 2025, standing at $2.05 billion.
What Happened
Jinant Film & TV's family drama 'Dear You' earned RMB62.6 million ($9.2 million) during the May 8–10 weekend, reaching the top spot at the China box office according to Artisan Gateway data. The film, directed by Lan Hongchun and starring Li Sitong and Wang Yantong, was released on April 30 and has reached a cumulative total of $20.1 million. Zhonghe Qiancheng's suspense thriller 'Vanishing Point' moved to second place, earning $8.2 million for a cumulative total of $51.3 million. 'Cold War 1994' secured third place with $4.3 million, bringing its cumulative total to $36.2 million.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy Chinese cinema, you now have a clear picture of what audiences are choosing to watch, with family dramas and suspense thrillers leading the market. The performance of these films could influence what types of stories get greenlit for production in the future, which may shape your entertainment options. The significant year-over-year decline in overall box office revenue suggests the industry is still facing challenges, which could affect the pace and scale of new film releases.
What's Next
'Dear You' may continue to perform strongly in the coming weeks, given its current momentum. The market's year-to-date revenue, which is down 47.5% from 2025, will be a key metric to watch to see if the industry can regain its footing. The performance of new releases like 'Mortal Kombat II' will test audience appetite for different genres.