The U.S. science fiction blockbuster "Pacific Rim" remained atop China's box office charts in the week ending Aug. 18, grossing 640 million yuan (104.5 million U.S. dollars).

"Tiny Times 2," a sequel to domestic young adult film "Tiny Times," took in 106 million yuan last week, ranking second on the charts, according to box office figures published by China Film News on Tuesday.

"Tiny Times" is a film inspired by author-turned-director Guo Jingming's novel of the same name. The film has raked in over 488 million yuan since its debut on June 27.

"One Night Surprise," a romantic comedy starring Fan Bingbing and Aarif Lee, took in 96.9 million yuan last week, placing third on the charts.

"Unbeatable," a Hong Kong film directed by Dante Lam, came in fourth. It debuted on Aug.16.

Theaters nationwide received nearly 15 million viewers between Aug. 12 and 18, with total box office sales of approximately 500 million yuan, down nine percent from the previous week.

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