Box Office Report: "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" Dominates as Chinese Market Navigates Volatile 2026 Landscape
The mainland Chinese cinema landscape continues to be defined by a surprising combination of staying power and shifting audience appetites. According to the latest data from industry tracker Artisan Gateway, the weekend of September 11–13 saw a familiar…
China’s Box Office Maintains Steady Momentum Amidst Summer Transition: "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" Continues to Dominate
The mainland China box office continues to exhibit a complex landscape of resilience and recalibration as the summer season fades into the autumn frame. For the fourth consecutive weekend, the war comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has…
A Time Capsule Unearthed: The Story Behind ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’
By Editorial Staff September 3, 2026 In the annals of cinema history, few discoveries are as potent as the resurrection of a "lost" masterpiece. This October, audiences will finally bear witness to a monumental piece of cultural archaeology:…
China Box Office Report: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates as Summer Season Winds Down
Executive Summary: A Resilient Summer Leader The mainland Chinese box office continues to be defined by the runaway success of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East, a war comedy-drama produced by the powerhouse duo of director Wen Muye and producer Ning…
Box Office Report: "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" Dominates as Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" Makes Strong Debut
The mainland China box office landscape witnessed a significant shift during the weekend of August 14–16, 2026. As the summer season enters its final stretch, local productions continue to assert their dominance, even as high-profile Hollywood imports…
Box Office Report: Chinese Cinema Navigates a Challenging Landscape as "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" Dominates
The mainland China box office landscape witnessed a period of continued consolidation between August 21 and August 23, 2026. As the summer season nears its twilight, industry analysts are closely monitoring shifting audience appetites and the fluctuating…
