CMC Pictures’ biographical drama “The Dumpling Queen” maintained its lead at the China box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning RMB46.9 million ($6.5 million) from May 9–11.
The film has now grossed $39.7 million since its release on April 30, according to Artisan Gateway. The film, which stars Ma Li and is directed by Andrew Lau, tells the real-life story of Zang Jianhe from Qingdao who builds a dumpling empire in Hong Kong after being stranded there in the late 1970s. It resonated with audiences during the extended May Day holiday period.
In second place, Universe Entertainment’s financial thriller “A Gilded Game” collected $4.8 million. Directed by Herman Yau, the Hong Kong-produced drama stars Andy Lau, Ni Ni, and Jasper Liu, and follows a principled finance intern in a global investment bank, has reached a cumulative total of $26.4 million.
“The Open Door,” a comedy distributed by Wanda Pictures, held third position with $2.1 million. After opening on May 1, the film has now earned $13.1 million in total.
The 4K version of Studio Ghibli’s classic “Princess Mononoke,” the 1997 anime epic directed by Miyazaki Hayao, held steady in fourth place with $1.8 million, totaling $12.2 million since its debut.
Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” rounded out the top five with $1.6 million, bringing its total to $13.9 million.
The weekend’s total box office revenue reached $23.9 million, a substantial dip from the previous frame, which was $65.6 million. China’s year-to-date box office now stands at $3.69 billion, marking a 29.8% increase over the same period in 2024.
