2026 Qingming Box Office Surpasses ¥200 Million — Super Mario Galaxy Movie Leads
The 2026 Qingming Festival holiday box office has surpassed ¥200 million ($27.6 million), with three films dominating the period from April 4-6.
China's Qingming Holiday Box Office Hits ¥200 Million
The 2026 Qingming Festival holiday box office has surpassed ¥200 million ($27.6 million), with three films dominating the period from April 4-6.
Top Films
| Rank | Film | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Mario Galaxy Movie (超级马力欧银河大电影) | Animation |
| 2 | I, License (我，许可) | Drama |
| 3 | Project Hail Mary (挽救计划) | Sci-Fi |
Key Observations
- Animation leads — The Super Mario franchise continues its strong box office performance in China, consistent with global trends favoring animated family films
- Sci-Fi adaptation performs well — "Project Hail Mary" (based on Andy Weir's novel) demonstrates China's growing appetite for science fiction content
- Holiday timing — The three-day Qingming break (April 4-6) serves as a minor but consistent box office period in China's film calendar
Holiday Travel Context
The Qingming holiday also saw massive domestic travel:
- 267 million inter-regional trips on April 5 alone (+7.2% YoY)
- Railway passengers: 14.7 million (+7.4% YoY)
- Highway travel: 249.5 million (+7.2% YoY)
- Gongbei Port (Macau border): 340,000+ crossings on April 4, with daily average expected to exceed 370,000 (+10% YoY)
Source: Maoyan Pro Data, 36kr, CCTV News, Jiemian News
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