Jurassic World Rebirth Tops China Box Office Again

Jurassic World Rebirth holds its position at the top of the China box office for a second weekend.

Jurassic World Rebirth Dominates China Box Office

Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth led the China box office for a second weekend, earning RMB80.2 million ($11.1 million) from July 11 to 13. The film has accumulated $62.8 million within 12 days of release. In a rare occurrence, local thriller Malice and racing drama F1: The Movie tied for second place, each grossing $8.2 million. Malice has reached a total of $25.6 million, while F1 sits at $35.6 million after three weekends. Superman debuted in fourth place with $6.2 million, indicating a weak start for the superhero film. Rounding out the top five, Chinese animated feature Curious Tales of a Temple opened with $5.7 million. The overall weekend box office in China was $51.3 million, marking a 20.2% increase in year-to-date earnings compared to last year.

The strong performance of Jurassic World Rebirth suggests that sequels to established franchises still resonate with audiences in China. However, the lackluster opening for Superman raises concerns about superhero fatigue in a market that has often embraced the genre. Meanwhile, local films like Malice demonstrate that domestic stories are making significant impacts, capturing both box office revenue and public interest. This shift could reshape future productions as studios weigh the balance between international franchises and local narratives.

Highlights

The evolving dynamics of the box office highlight the shifting tastes of Chinese audiences.