#1 of 11 #1 Chinese-language movie of 2026
2026 · Drama, Family
$291.1M worldwide · 37% of the chart's total
$1.3M US & Canada · <1% $289.7M elsewhere · 100%
Chinese box office · 2026
Chinese Box Office 2026 So Far: Highest-Grossing Chinese Movies
Dear You (2026) is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie released in 2026 so far, with $291.1M worldwide, ahead of Blades of the Guardians (2026) at $215.4M and Scare Out (2026) at $200.4M. 11 Chinese-language films released in 2026 report a worldwide gross, $794.3M in all, 1% of it from the US & Canada. 3 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. Releases from the same days of 2025 (Jan 1 to Nov 3, 2025) have taken $3.7B, though they have had longer to earn. By genre, Drama leads with $709.9M across 6 Chinese releases.
- 2026 releases with a gross
- 11
- worldwide so far
- $794.3M
- films crossed $100M
- 3
- vs the same days of 2025
- −79%
#1 of 11 Top 5
What Are the Biggest Chinese Hits of 2026 So Far?
Dear You (2026) leads with $291.1M, 37% of the total. The top 5 together took $787.5M, 99% of what all 11 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 2026, 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 2026.
- 1 Sep 4, 2026 US and Canada: $1.3M Rest of the world: $289.7M Worldwide: $291.1M
- 2 Feb 17, 2026 US and Canada: $1.6M Rest of the world: $213.8M Worldwide: $215.4M
- 3 Feb 17, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $200.4M
- 4 Jun 12, 2026 US and Canada: $6.5M Rest of the world: $35.3M Worldwide: $41.8M
- 5 Jan 30, 2026 US and Canada: $1.9M Rest of the world: $37M Worldwide: $38.9M
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Sep 4, 2026 US and Canada: $370.5K Rest of the world: $3.3M Worldwide: $3.6M - 7
Jun 5, 2026 US and Canada: $81.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M - 8
Apr 3, 2026 US and Canada: $26.6K Rest of the world: $561.1K Worldwide: $587.7K - 9
Jan 16, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $508K - 10
Jul 14, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $41.1K - 11
Jan 16, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $24.1K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2026?
Of the top 10, The Furious (2026) earned the biggest share at home (16% in the US & Canada), while Dear You (2026) made 100% of its gross abroad. Across all 11 films, $11.9M (1%) came from the US & Canada. 3 films of the top 10 report no US & Canada figure.
- 1 Dear You (2026) $291.1M $1.3M US & Canada · <1% $289.7M elsewhere · 100%
- 2 Blades of the Guardians (2026) $215.4M $1.6M US & Canada · <1% $213.8M elsewhere · 99%
- 3 Scare Out (2026) $200.4M No US & Canada figure reported
- 4 The Furious (2026) $41.8M $6.5M US & Canada · 16% $35.3M elsewhere · 84%
- 5 Back to the Past (2026) $38.9M $1.9M US & Canada · 5% $37M elsewhere · 95%
- 6 Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026) $3.6M $370.5K US & Canada · 10% $3.3M elsewhere · 90%
- 7 Another World (2026) $2M $81.2K US & Canada · 4% $1.9M elsewhere · 96%
- 8 Living the Land (2026) $587.7K $26.6K US & Canada · 5% $561.1K elsewhere · 95%
- 9 My First of May (2026) $508K No US & Canada figure reported
- 10 Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend (2026) $41.1K No US & Canada figure reported
Gross bands
How Many 2026 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
3 of 11 films crossed $100M and took $706.8M between them, 89% of the total. 6 films, 55% of the list, earned under $10M.
89% 10%
- $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 27% of the list $706.8M · 89% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 18% of the list $80.7M · 10% of the gross
- Under $10M 6 films, 55% of the list $6.8M · <1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2026 Earned the Most?
February releases took the most, $415.7M from 2 films, led by Blades of the Guardians (2026). July was the quietest month ($41.1K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Back to the Past (2026) $39.5M Back to the Past (2026)
- February Feb Blades of the Guardians (2026) $415.7M Blades of the Guardians (2026)
- March Mar No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- April Apr Living the Land (2026) $587.7K Living the Land (2026)
- May May No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- June Jun The Furious (2026) $43.8M The Furious (2026)
- July Jul Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend (2026) $41.1K Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend (2026)
- August Aug No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- September Sep Dear You (2026) $294.7M Dear You (2026)
- October Oct No reported grosses – No reported grosses
- November Nov No reported grosses – so far No reported grosses
Last 10 years
How Does 2026 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2019 earned the most: $4.6B from 66 films, led by Ne Zha (2019). 2026 took $794.3M. 2026 is still running, so its figure is marked as so far.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
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| 2017 68 films | 68 | $3.2B | – | 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 |
| 2026 11 films · −79% | 11 | $794.3M so far | −79% | Dear You (2026) $291.1M |
By genre
Which Chinese Genres Earned the Most in 2026?
Drama took $709.9M across 6 films, 89% of the total, ahead of Action ($298.1M) and Family ($294.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.
2026 Chinese Box Office by Genre
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Drama $709.9M6 films · #1 Dear You (2026) -
Action $298.1M5 films · #1 Blades of the Guardians (2026) -
Family $294.7M2 films · #1 Dear You (2026) -
Adventure $257.9M3 films · #1 Blades of the Guardians (2026) -
Thriller $242.2M3 films · #1 Scare Out (2026) -
Comedy $42.6M2 films · #1 Back to the Past (2026) -
Crime $41.8M2 films · #1 The Furious (2026) -
Sci-Fi $38.9M1 film · #1 Back to the Past (2026) -
Animation $5.7M2 films · #1 Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026) -
Fantasy $5.7M2 films · #1 Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026)
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 2026: 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 11 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing Chinese-language movie in 2026?
Dear You (2026) leads with $291.1M worldwide, $1.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Blades of the Guardians (2026) at $215.4M and Scare Out (2026) at $200.4M. Films released in this period are still earning, so the order can change.
How much did Chinese-language movies released in 2026 earn?
11 Chinese-language films released in 2026 report a worldwide gross, $794.3M in all so far, or $72.2M per film on average.
How many Chinese-language movies released in 2026 made $1 billion?
None. 3 films crossed $100 million, led by Dear You (2026) with $291.1M.
How is the 2026 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 2026. 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 2026 Chinese box office chart updated?
2026 is still running: new releases join the chart once they report a gross, and films in theaters climb as their weekly figures come in, so the ranking moves until the period is over.