China Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Opens on Top, ‘Ne Zha 2′ Stays in Top Five

During the May 23rd-25th weekend, Disney’s live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch” premiered at number one in China’s box office, earning approximately RMB62.3 million or $8.7 million, as reported by Artisan Gateway.

The family film stood out as the most impressive showing amidst a relatively subdued lineup, providing an uncommon Hollywood triumph during a year that saw many domestic productions thrive.

After spending three consecutive weekends at the top, “The Dumpling Queen” dropped to second place, earning $3 million. The film produced by CMC Pictures has accumulated a total of $53.5 million. Directed by Andrew Lau and featuring Ma Li, this rags-to-riches biopic is still pulling in steady profits.

In third position for earnings, the financial thriller “A Gilded Game,” distributed by Universe Entertainment, brought in $2.5 million this week. With its star-studded cast featuring Andy Lau and Ni Ni, and a storyline centered around ambition and corruption within the corporate world, the film has amassed a total of $38.5 million so far.

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Ranking third for ticket sales, “A Gilded Game,” produced by Universe Entertainment and starring Andy Lau and Ni Ni, earned an additional $2.5 million this week. The movie’s focus on ambition and corruption in the corporate world has helped it earn a total of $38.5 million since its release.

In the comedy “The Open Door,” produced by Wanda Pictures, earned the fourth spot at the box office with a gross of $1 million, raising its overall earnings to an impressive $18.2 million.

In its seventeenth week since release, “Ne Zha 2” secured the fifth position at the box office with earnings of approximately $900,000. Produced by Cococartoon, this animated epic has accumulated an astounding $2.14 billion, continuing to hold the title of the most successful film of 2025 by a significant margin.

Over the weekend, the total box office revenue was $20.4 million, marking a decrease compared to the previous week. As for China’s cumulative box office earnings through 2025, they currently stand at an impressive $3.76 billion – a rise of 26.8% when compared to the corresponding period in 2024. With several significant domestic films and international releases planned for June, there’s anticipation that the market will gather speed as we approach summer.

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2025-05-26 09:47