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Success Of ‘Ne Zha 2’: Could This Finally Be China’s Soft Power Moment?

Liz Shackleton

Liz Shackleton

07 Mar 2025 — 8 min read
Nezha, a kid on a mission
Nezha, a kid on a mission

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Wuthering Heights

CHINA RELEASE SCHEDULE: Imports & Co-Productions Feb-March 2026

Imported films had a market share of around 20% at the China box office in 2025, with Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire And Ash the highest-grossing foreign films. Below is a list of imported films and co-productions (excluding Hong Kong-China co-productions) that have been dated for China release in 2026,

By Staff writers 02 Feb 2026
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle

Asia 2025 Box Office: Animation, Patriotism & Polarisation

Box office across Asia was a mixed bag in 2025. Some territories had record-breaking years, some were middling, others looked like they were sliding towards terminal decline. Many factors influenced results – demographics, ticket price, property and therefore rental and other costs borne by cinemas, and of course the flow of

By Liz Shackleton 24 Jan 2026
Red Rain (Mua Do)

Streamlined Guides: Updates To Vietnam Market

Vietnam's 2025 box office and projects set for release in 2026, along with updates on production companies, film festivals and streaming.

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HAF In Development 2026 directors

HAF In Development 2026: Full Line-Up

Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has selected 17 In-Development projects for this year’s HAF.

By Staff writers 19 Jan 2026
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