#1 of 66 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2019
2019 · Thriller, Fantasy
$726.2M worldwide · 16% of the chart's total
$3.7M US & Canada · <1% $722.5M elsewhere · 99%
Chinese box office · 2019
Chinese Box Office 2019: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Ne Zha (2019) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2019, with $726.2M worldwide, ahead of The Wandering Earth (2019) at $700M and Dying to Survive (2019) at $451.2M. 66 Chinese-language films released in 2019 report a worldwide gross, $4.6B in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. 11 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is up 32% on 2018, whose releases took $3.5B. By genre, Drama leads with $2.6B across 42 Chinese releases.
- 2019 releases with a gross
- 66
- combined worldwide
- $4.6B
- films crossed $100M
- 11
- vs 2018
- +32%
#1 of 66 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2019?
Ne Zha (2019) leads with $726.2M, 16% of the total. The top 5 together took $2.7B, 58% of what all 66 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Chinese Release of 2019, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Ranks 1 to 50 of 66. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2019.
- 1 Aug 29, 2019 US and Canada: $3.7M Rest of the world: $722.5M Worldwide: $726.2M
- 2 Feb 8, 2019 US and Canada: $6M Rest of the world: $694M Worldwide: $700M
- 3 Aug 9, 2019 US and Canada: $6.8K Rest of the world: $451.2M Worldwide: $451.2M
- 4 Oct 1, 2019 US and Canada: $2.4M Rest of the world: $447.7M Worldwide: $450.1M
- 5 Feb 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $327.6M
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Feb 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $255.9M - 7
Nov 8, 2019 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $225.4M Worldwide: $227.3M - 8
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $191.6M - 9
Jul 12, 2019 US and Canada: $609.5K Rest of the world: $188.8M Worldwide: $189.4M - 10
Dec 25, 2019 US and Canada: $4M Rest of the world: $172.4M Worldwide: $176.3M - 11
Sep 30, 2019 US and Canada: $487.2K Rest of the world: $156.4M Worldwide: $156.9M - 12
Nov 15, 2019 US and Canada: $34.7K Rest of the world: $62.1M Worldwide: $62.1M - 13
Jun 6, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $60M - 14
Sep 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $57.1M - 15
Mar 22, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $49.6M - 16
Jun 7, 2019 US and Canada: $196.6K Rest of the world: $45.5M Worldwide: $45.7M - 17
Apr 12, 2019 US and Canada: $521.4K Rest of the world: $41.6M Worldwide: $42.1M - 18
Nov 15, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32.2M - 19
Nov 29, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $32M - 20
Nov 8, 2019 US and Canada: $90.5K Rest of the world: $31.1M Worldwide: $31.2M - 21
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $27M - 22
Dec 12, 2019 US and Canada: $1.1K Rest of the world: $24.4M Worldwide: $24.4M - 23
Dec 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $23.4M - 24
Feb 5, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.9M - 25
Jan 4, 2019 US and Canada: $101.5K Rest of the world: $22.3M Worldwide: $22.4M - 26
Apr 12, 2019 US and Canada: $209.5K Rest of the world: $21.6M Worldwide: $21.8M - 27
May 1, 2019 US and Canada: $91.9K Rest of the world: $18.9M Worldwide: $19M - 28
Feb 5, 2019 US and Canada: $131.2K Rest of the world: $18.5M Worldwide: $18.7M - 29
Aug 9, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $16.9M - 30
Aug 2, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.1M - 31
Aug 16, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $11.9M - 32
Mar 15, 2019 US and Canada: $422.8K Rest of the world: $11.4M Worldwide: $11.8M - 33
Dec 13, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $10.1M - 34
Dec 31, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $9.1M - 35
Apr 19, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.8M - 36
Dec 29, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.3M - 37
Feb 14, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.1M - 38
May 24, 2019 US and Canada: $85.9K Rest of the world: $7.3M Worldwide: $7.4M - 39
Aug 30, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2M - 40
Jul 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M - 41
Sep 27, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $4.1M - 42
Nov 15, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 43
Aug 23, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3M - 44
Jun 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.9M - 45
Jun 21, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 46
Jul 26, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.7M - 47
Sep 12, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.8M - 48
Sep 20, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.7M - 49
Jul 22, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.3M - 50
May 22, 2019 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $899.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2019?
Of the top 10, Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) earned the biggest share at home (2% in the US & Canada), while Dying to Survive (2019) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 66 films, $21M (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Ne Zha (2019) $726.2M $3.7M US & Canada · <1% $722.5M elsewhere · 99%
- 2 The Wandering Earth (2019) $700M $6M US & Canada · <1% $694M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 Dying to Survive (2019) $451.2M $6.8K US & Canada · <1% $451.2M elsewhere · 100%
- 4 My People, My Country (2019) $450.1M $2.4M US & Canada · <1% $447.7M elsewhere · 99%
- 5 Crazy Alien (2019) $327.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Pegasus (2019) $255.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Better Days (2019) $227.3M $1.9M US & Canada · <1% $225.4M elsewhere · 99%
- 8 Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019) $191.6M No US & Canada figure reported
- 9 The White Storm 2: Drug Lords (2019) $189.4M $609.5K US & Canada · <1% $188.8M elsewhere · 100%
- 10 Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) $176.3M $4M US & Canada · 2% $172.4M elsewhere · 98%
Gross bands
How Many 2019 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
11 of 66 films crossed $100M and took $3.9B between them, 84% of the total. 33 films, 50% of the list, earned under $10M.
31% 53% 14%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 2 films, 3% of the list $1.4B · 31% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 9 films, 14% of the list $2.4B · 53% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 22 films, 33% of the list $656.7M · 14% of the gross
- Under $10M 33 films, 50% of the list $81.6M · 2% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2019 Earned the Most?
February releases took the most, $1.3B from 7 films, led by The Wandering Earth (2019). January was the quietest month ($22.4M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Mojin: The Worm Valley (2019) $22.4M Mojin: The Worm Valley (2019)
- February Feb The Wandering Earth (2019) $1.3B The Wandering Earth (2019)
- March Mar Song of Youth (2019) $62.1M Song of Youth (2019)
- April Apr Long Day's Journey Into Night (2019) $73.9M Long Day's Journey Into Night (2019)
- May May Always Miss You (2019) $28M Always Miss You (2019)
- June Jun My Best Summer (2019) $111.5M My Best Summer (2019)
- July Jul The White Storm 2: Drug Lords (2019) $199M The White Storm 2: Drug Lords (2019)
- August Aug Ne Zha (2019) $1.2B Ne Zha (2019)
- September Sep The Climbers (2019) $221.7M The Climbers (2019)
- October Oct My People, My Country (2019) $450.7M My People, My Country (2019)
- November Nov Better Days (2019) $388M Better Days (2019)
- December Dec Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019) $470.5M Sheep Without a Shepherd (2019)
Last 10 years
How Does 2019 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2019 earned the most: $4.6B from 66 films, led by Ne Zha (2019).
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 37 films | 37 | $281.6M | – | If You Are the One 2 (2010) $76.1M |
| 2011 40 films · +15% | 40 | $325.1M | +15% | Beginning of the Great Revival (2011) $58.3M |
| 2012 44 films · −11% | 44 | $289.1M | −11% | Chinese Zodiac (2012) $171.3M |
| 2013 57 films · +341% | 57 | $1.3B | +341% | Lost in Thailand (2013) $197.8M |
| 2014 53 films · −12% | 53 | $1.1B | −12% | Journey to the West (2014) $205.6M |
| 2015 78 films · +128% | 78 | $2.6B | +128% | Lost in Hong Kong (2015) $256.3M |
| 2016 76 films · −14% | 76 | $2.2B | −14% | Monster Hunt (2016) $387.1M |
| 2017 68 films · +44% | 68 | $3.2B | +44% | Wolf Warrior 2 (2017) $870.3M |
| 2018 63 films · +9% | 63 | $3.5B | +9% | Operation Red Sea (2018) $579.3M |
| 2019 66 films · +32% | 66 | $4.6B | +32% | Ne Zha (2019) $726.2M |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2019?
Drama took $2.6B across 42 films, 57% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($1.1B) and Thriller ($1.1B). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2019 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $2.6B42 films · #1 The Wandering Earth (2019) -
Comedy $1.1B12 films · #1 Dying to Survive (2019) -
Thriller $1.1B6 films · #1 Ne Zha (2019) -
Sci-Fi $1B3 films · #1 The Wandering Earth (2019) -
Action $1B16 films · #1 Pegasus (2019) -
Fantasy $890.8M5 films · #1 Ne Zha (2019) -
Animation $818.9M4 films · #1 Ne Zha (2019) -
History $785.7M5 films · #1 My People, My Country (2019) -
Romance $701.7M15 films · #1 Better Days (2019) -
Crime $507.1M10 films · #1 Better Days (2019)
Archive
Chinese Box Office Year by Year
Every year from 1947 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $4.6B, led by Ne Zha (2019).
2020s 7 years · $14.3B
2010s 10 years · $19.3B
- 2019 $4.6B #1 Ne Zha (2019)
- 2018 $3.5B #1 Operation Red Sea (2018)
- 2017 $3.2B #1 Wolf Warrior 2 (2017)
- 2016 $2.2B #1 Monster Hunt (2016)
- 2015 $2.6B #1 Lost in Hong Kong (2015)
- 2014 $1.1B #1 Journey to the West (2014)
- 2013 $1.3B #1 Lost in Thailand (2013)
- 2012 $289.1M #1 Chinese Zodiac (2012)
- 2011 $325.1M #1 Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
- 2010 $281.6M #1 If You Are the One 2 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $1.7B
- 2009 $205M #1 Red Cliff (2009)
- 2008 $681.4M #1 Sex and the City (2008)
- 2007 $184.4M #1 Lust, Caution (2007)
- 2006 $130.2M #1 Curse of the Golden Flower (2006)
- 2005 $140.6M #1 Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
- 2004 $120.8M #1 House of Flying Daggers (2004)
- 2003 $5.4M #1 Sweet Sixteen (2003)
- 2002 $7.4M #1 Lan yu (2002)
- 2001 $16.2M #1 In the Mood for Love (2001)
- 2000 $216.8M #1 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
1990s 10 years · $172.5M
- 1999 $28.5M #1 Election (1999)
- 1998 $1M #1 Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl (1998)
- 1997 $36.2M #1 Addicted to Love (1997)
- 1996 $26.9M #1 Eye for an Eye (1996)
- 1995 $3.2M #1 Shanghai Triad (1995)
- 1994 $9.7M #1 Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)
- 1993 $27M #1 Undercover Blues (1993)
- 1992 $19.6M #1 Hero (1992)
- 1991 $4.7M #1 Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
- 1990 $15.6M #1 Revenge (1990)
1980s 9 years · $46.7M
- 1989 $220.8K #1 A City of Sadness (1989)
- 1988 $108.4K #1 Red Sorghum (1988)
- 1987 $2.6K #1 Daughter of the Nile (1987)
- 1986 $7.8M #1 The Best of Times (1986)
- 1985 $35.3K #1 Taipei Story (1985)
- 1984 $23.8M #1 Unfaithfully Yours (1984)
- 1983 $37.5K #1 That Day, on the Beach (1983)
- 1981 $14.5M #1 Rich and Famous (1981)
- 1980 $228.5K #1 Haunted Tales (1980)
1970s 3 years · $18.2M
1960s 1 year · $134
1950s 3 years · $216.1K
1940s 1 year · $10.6M
FAQ
Chinese Box Office 2019: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 66 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2019?
Ne Zha (2019) leads with $726.2M worldwide, $3.7M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Wandering Earth (2019) at $700M and Dying to Survive (2019) at $451.2M.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2019 earn?
66 Chinese-language films released in 2019 report a worldwide gross, $4.6B in all, or $69.6M per film on average. 2018 releases took $3.5B.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2019 made $1 billion?
None. 11 films crossed $100 million, led by Ne Zha (2019) with $726.2M.
How is the 2019 Chinese box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2019. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.
How often is the 2019 Chinese box office chart updated?
Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.