#1 of 27 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2025
2025 · Animation, Drama
$2.3B worldwide · 61% of the chart's total
$23.3M US & Canada · 1% $2.2B elsewhere · 99%
Chinese box office · 2025
Chinese Box Office 2025: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Ne Zha 2 (2025) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2025, with $2.3B worldwide, ahead of Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) at $500.3M and Dead to Rights (2025) at $422.8M. 27 Chinese-language films released in 2025 report a worldwide gross, $3.7B in all, <1% of it from the US & Canada. 1 film crossed $1 billion and 5 crossed $100 million. That is 5.7 times the total of 2024, whose releases took $653.8M. By genre, Drama leads with $3.5B across 18 Chinese releases.
- 2025 releases with a gross
- 27
- combined worldwide
- $3.7B
- films crossed $100M
- 5
- vs 2024
- ×5.7
#1 of 27 Top 5
What Were the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2025?
Ne Zha 2 (2025) leads with $2.3B, 61% of the total. The top 5 together took $3.7B, 99% of what all 27 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 2025, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2025.
- 1 Feb 14, 2025 US and Canada: $23.3M Rest of the world: $2.2B Worldwide: $2.3B
- 2 Jan 29, 2025 US and Canada: $2.2M Rest of the world: $498.1M Worldwide: $500.3M
- 3 Aug 15, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $422.8M
- 4 Sep 19, 2025 US and Canada: $410.9K Rest of the world: $273.7M Worldwide: $274.1M
- 5 Jan 24, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $250.9M
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Mar 27, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.9M - 7
Feb 21, 2025 US and Canada: $671.3K Rest of the world: $3.5M Worldwide: $4.1M - 8
Jan 10, 2025 US and Canada: $408K Rest of the world: $3.7M Worldwide: $4.1M - 9
Jan 31, 2025 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $3.8M - 10
Sep 5, 2025 US and Canada: $365.5K Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $3.7M - 11
Dec 12, 2025 US and Canada: $627.2K Rest of the world: $586.1K Worldwide: $1.2M - 12
May 2, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $854.7K - 13
Nov 14, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $761.5K - 14
Jan 28, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $647.7K - 15
May 9, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $524.4K - 16
Aug 22, 2025 US and Canada: $152K Rest of the world: $324.5K Worldwide: $476.4K - 17
May 9, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $436.2K - 18
May 9, 2025 US and Canada: $291.3K Rest of the world: $33.8K Worldwide: $325.1K - 19
Jan 22, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $289.2K - 20
Feb 14, 2025 US and Canada: $85.7K Rest of the world: $109.9K Worldwide: $195.6K - 21
Jan 21, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $132.9K
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Apr 25, 2025 US and Canada: $83.9K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $83.9K - 23
Apr 18, 2025 US and Canada: $49.4K Rest of the world: $7.8K Worldwide: $57.2K - 24
Jul 18, 2025 US and Canada: $32.7K Rest of the world: $13.7K Worldwide: $46.3K - 25
Nov 21, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $43.1K - 26
Apr 4, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $17.4K - 27
Mar 8, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $8.4K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2025?
Of the top 10, Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (2025) earned the biggest share at home (49% in the US & Canada), while 731 (2025) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 27 films, $30.6M (<1%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Ne Zha 2 (2025) $2.3B $23.3M US & Canada · 1% $2.2B elsewhere · 99%
- 2 Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) $500.3M $2.2M US & Canada · <1% $498.1M elsewhere · 100%
- 3 Dead to Rights (2025) $422.8M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 731 (2025) $274.1M $410.9K US & Canada · <1% $273.7M elsewhere · 100%
- 5 Boonie Bears: Time Twist (2025) $250.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 6 Dead Talents Society (2025) $7.9M No US & Canada figure reported
- 7 Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025) $4.1M $671.3K US & Canada · 16% $3.5M elsewhere · 84%
- 8 The Prosecutor (2025) $4.1M $408K US & Canada · 10% $3.7M elsewhere · 90%
- 9 Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (2025) $3.8M $1.9M US & Canada · 49% $1.9M elsewhere · 51%
- 10 The Legend of Hei 2 (2025) $3.7M $365.5K US & Canada · 10% $3.3M elsewhere · 90%
Gross bands
How Many 2025 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
5 of 27 films crossed $100M and took $3.7B between them, 99% of the total. 22 films, 81% of the list, earned under $10M.
61% 13% 25%
- $1B or more 1 film, 4% of the list $2.3B · 61% of the gross
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 4% of the list $500.3M · 13% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 11% of the list $947.8M · 25% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- Under $10M 22 films, 81% of the list $29.8M · <1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2025 Earned the Most?
February releases took the most, $2.3B from 3 films, led by Ne Zha 2 (2025). July was the quietest month ($46.3K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) $760.1M Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025)
- February Feb Ne Zha 2 (2025) $2.3B Ne Zha 2 (2025)
- March Mar Dead Talents Society (2025) $8M Dead Talents Society (2025)
- April Apr Blue Sun Palace (2025) $158.6K Blue Sun Palace (2025)
- May May The Dumpling Queen (2025) $2.1M The Dumpling Queen (2025)
- June Jun No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- July Jul A Cool Fish 2 (2025) $46.3K A Cool Fish 2 (2025)
- August Aug Dead to Rights (2025) $423.3M Dead to Rights (2025)
- September Sep 731 (2025) $277.8M 731 (2025)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov Left-Handed Girl (2025) $804.6K Left-Handed Girl (2025)
- December Dec Resurrection (2025) $1.2M Resurrection (2025)
Last 10 years
How Does 2025 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2019 earned the most: $4.6B from 66 films, led by Ne Zha (2019). 2025 took $3.7B.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 76 films | 76 | $2.2B | – | 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 |
| 2020 32 films · −73% | 32 | $1.3B | −73% | The Eight Hundred (2020) $461.4M |
| 2021 44 films · +198% | 44 | $3.7B | +198% | The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) $902.5M |
| 2022 29 films · −75% | 29 | $929.7M | −75% | Lost in the Stars (2022) $487.6M |
| 2023 43 films · +240% | 43 | $3.2B | +240% | Full River Red (2023) $670.5M |
| 2024 41 films · −79% | 41 | $653.8M | −79% | Yolo (2024) $433.6M |
| 2025 27 films · +473% | 27 | $3.7B | +473% | Ne Zha 2 (2025) $2.3B |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2025?
Drama took $3.5B across 18 films, 93% of the total, ahead of Animation ($2.5B) and Fantasy ($2.3B). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2025 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $3.5B18 films · #1 Ne Zha 2 (2025) -
Animation $2.5B5 films · #1 Ne Zha 2 (2025) -
Fantasy $2.3B3 films · #1 Ne Zha 2 (2025) -
Mystery $774.4M2 films · #1 Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) -
War $705.3M5 films · #1 Dead to Rights (2025) -
History $701M3 films · #1 Dead to Rights (2025) -
Comedy $508.7M5 films · #1 Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) -
Western $500.3M1 film · #1 Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) -
Thriller $286.6M4 films · #1 731 (2025) -
Action $12.9M6 films · #1 Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants (2025)
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 2025: 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 27 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2025?
Ne Zha 2 (2025) leads with $2.3B worldwide, $23.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Detective Chinatown 1900 (2025) at $500.3M and Dead to Rights (2025) at $422.8M.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2025 earn?
27 Chinese-language films released in 2025 report a worldwide gross, $3.7B in all, or $138.8M per film on average. 2024 releases took $653.8M.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2025 made $1 billion?
1 film crossed $1 billion worldwide: Ne Zha 2 (2025). 5 crossed $100 million.
How is the 2025 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 2025. 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 2025 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.