Top 10 Highest Grossing Chinese Movies of 2025: From Ne Zha 2 to Operation Hadal

The year 2025 has been a remarkable one for the Chinese film industry, with several movies achieving unprecedented success at the box office. At the forefront of this cinematic surge is “Ne Zha 2,” an animated masterpiece that has shattered records to become the highest-grossing film in China’s history. With a total box office haul of over 14 billion yuan, this film has not only captivated domestic audiences but also resonated globally, solidifying its position as a cultural phenomenon. The success of “Ne Zha 2” underscores the evolving tastes and preferences of Chinese viewers, who are increasingly drawn to films that blend traditional mythology with modern storytelling techniques.

Beyond “Ne Zha 2,” other Chinese films have also made significant strides in 2025. “Detective Chinatown 1900“ and “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force“ are among the notable releases that have contributed to the year’s record-breaking box office performance. The 2025 Spring Festival, in particular, marked a milestone for the industry, with box office revenues reaching new heights. This surge in popularity highlights China’s growing influence in the global film landscape, as both domestic and international audiences continue to embrace Chinese cinema. As the year progresses, it will be fascinating to see how these trends evolve and which films emerge as the next big hits in the Chinese movie scene.

List of Highest Grossing Chinese Movies of 2025 (China Box Office Collection)

Here is the list of the highest-grossing Chinese films released in 2025.

1. Ne Zha 2

• Directed by: Jiaozi
• Screenplay by: Jiaozi
• Produced by: Liu Wenzhang, Wang Jing
• Starring: Lü Yanting, Joseph Cao, Han Mo, Lü Qi, Zhang Jiaming, Wang Deshun, Li Nan
• Production companies: Chengdu Coco Cartoon, Beijing Enlight Media, Beijing Enlight Pictures, Chengdu Zizai Jingjie Culture Media, Beijing Coloroom Technology
• Distributed by: Beijing Enlight Pictures, CMC Pictures (United States)
• Release date: 29 January 2025 (China)
• Running time: 2hr 24min
• Country: China
• Language: Mandarin
• Genres: Animated, Fantasy, Adventure

Budget: ¥600 million (US$80 million)
Domestic Collection China): $2.030 billion
Overseas Collection: $28,268,781
Worldwide Collection: $2,058,668,781

2. Detective Chinatown 1900

• Directed by: Chen Sicheng, Dai Mo
• Written by: Chen Sicheng
• Produced by: Chen Sicheng
• Starring: Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Chow Yun-fat, Bai Ke, Zhang Xincheng, Yue Yunpeng, John Cusack
• Production companies: Wanda Film, Beijing Yitong Legend Film Culture Co., Ltd., China Film Co., Ltd.
• Distributed by: Wanda Pictures (China), MM2 Entertainment (Southeast Asia), Trinity CineAsia (Europe), CMC Pictures (Australia, New Zealand)
• Release date: 29 January 2025
• Running time: 135 minutes
• Country: China
• Languages: Mandarin, English
• Genres: Buddy comedy, Mystery

Worldwide Collection: $458 million

4. Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force

• Directed by: Wuershan
• Written by: Ran Ping, Ran Jianan, Wuershan, Xu Zhonglin
• Produced by: Jiang Zhiqiang, Huang Bo
• Starring: Yu Shi, Fei Xiang, Li Xuejian, Huang Bo
• Production companies: Alibaba Pictures Group, Beijing Culture, Huaxia Film Distribution, Mongketengri Pictures, Jiangsu Film Group
• Distributed by: CMC Pictures (China), Well Go USA Entertainment (United States)
• Release date: January 29, 2025 (China)
• Running time: 145 minutes
• Country: China
• Language: Mandarin
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Worldwide Collection: $161.21 million

6. Boonie Bears: Future Reborn

• Directed by: Lin Yongchang
• Written by: Xu Yun, Cui Tiezhi, Liu Zhenjie
• Produced by: Shang Linlin
• Starring: Tan Xiao, Zhang Bingjun, Zhang Wei
• Production company: Fantawild
• Distributed by: Fantawild
• Release date: 29 January 2025
• Running time: 108 minutes
• Country: China
• Language: Standard Chinese
• Genres: computer-animated, Fantasy, Comedy

Budget: $40 million
Worldwide Collection: $109,060,000

8. Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

• Directed by: Tsui Hark
• Screenplay by: Tsui Hark
• Produced by: Fu Ruoqing
• Starring: Xiao Zhan, Zhuang Dafei
• Production companies: China Film Co., Ltd.
• Distributed by: China Film Group Corporation
• Release date: 29 January 2025
• Running time: 2hr 26min
• Country: China
• Languages: Standard Chinese, Mongolian
• Genres: Action, War

Budget: ¥500 million (US$70 million)
Worldwide Collection: US$96.91 million

6. Operation Hadal

• Directed by: Dante Lam
• Written by: Dante Lam, Zhi Yaqing
• Produced by: Dante Lam, Liang Fengying
• Starring: Huang Xuan, Yu Shi, Zhang Hanyu, Duan Yihong, Wang Junkai, Du Jiang, Li Chen
• Production companies: Bona Film Group, Guizhou Radio & TV Media Group, Huaxia Film Distributors
• Distributed by: Bona Film Group, Well Go USA Entertainment
• Release date: January 29, 2025 (China)
• Running time: 146 minutes
• Country: China
• Language: Standard Chinese
• Genres: Action, War

Budget: 1 billion RMB
Worldwide Collection: $53.75 million

List of Highest Grossing Chinese Movies of 2025 in Domestic Box Office Collection

The highest-grossing Chinese films released in 2025, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows:

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