China's 2026 National Day film box office exceeds 500 million yuan
Total box office for China's 2026 National Day film period (Oct 1-7) surpassed 500 million yuan by October 3. "Detective vs. Detectives" leads the charts.
The total box office revenue for China's 2026 National Day film period, running from October 1 to October 7, exceeded 500 million yuan (approximately $68.6 million) as of 5:01 PM on October 3. The top-grossing films so far are "Detective vs. Detectives" (Shen Tan Zhi Hen Ji), "What the Wife Means" (Shen Me Yi Si Fu Qi), and "Welcome to Dragon Restaurant" (Huan Ying Lai Long Can Guan).
"Detective vs. Detectives" has grossed 196 million yuan. Directed by Chen Sicheng and starring Zhang Yi and Ma Li, the film is based on real cases and chronicles the career of a criminal investigator within China's public security system.
"What the Wife Means" has earned 117 million yuan. This comedy, directed by Shen Chunyang and starring Small Shenyang and Shen Chunyang, depicts the life of a married couple whose routine is disrupted by unexpected events.
"Welcome to Dragon Restaurant," produced by Ning Hao, has grossed 29.5 million yuan. This anti-war film, adapted from real events, tells the story of a Chinese chef's journey in the Middle East amidst escalating conflict. It stars Shen Teng and Jiang Qiming.
Notably, Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" was re-released in China on September 25 and has become one of the top five highest-grossing films of the holiday period. This re-release, featuring approximately four minutes of new footage, marks the film's first theatrical run in mainland China in seven years.