'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' set to hit screens on Friday

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3," Paramount Pictures' latest cinematic adaptation of the popular video game, is set to hit screens in theaters across the Chinese mainland on Friday.

Women, youth drive Chinese cinema growth, study finds

The Maoyan Research Institute has released two comprehensive annual reports analyzing China's 2024 film market performance and its future growth potential, highlighting the increasing influence of women and young people among creators and audiences.

​Road Pictures CEO transforms anime marketing in China

Cai Gongming, CEO of Road Pictures and GuGuGuGu, discussed anime marketing and merchandising strategy in China during a recent interview with China.org.cn.

​'Marmalade ambassador' Paddington returns to China

The beloved Paddington Bear returns to the big screen in China on Jan. 1, ringing in the new year with a new adventure set in Peru.

Films, TV series deepen cultural ties between China and ASEAN countries

Chinese cinema weathers challenges in 2024

According to the China Film Administration, total box office revenue for 2024 amounted to over 42.5 billion yuan ($5.82 billion). This figure represents a drop of 23 percent from 2023 and a decline of 34 percent compared to the pre-pandemic peak of 2019.

China's box office revenue totals 42.5B yuan in 2024

China's box office revenue reached over 42.5 billion yuan ($5.82 billion) in 2024, the China Film Administration said on Wednesday.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' tops North American box office for 2nd weekend in a row

​Paramount's action-adventure comedy film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" took the top spot at the North American box office for the second weekend in a row with an estimated three-day cume of 38 million U.S. dollars, data from measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday.

Directors adapt stage hit 'Out of Order' for Chinese cinema

The directors of "Out of Order" sat down with China.org.cn recently to discuss their new stage-to-screen adaptation and the surprising roles taken on by cast members Kris Phillips and Ma Dong-seok.

AI pushes creative boundaries, but human imagination remains irreplaceable

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Chinese film industry, reshaping how movies are made, from conceptual development to post-production.