Disney’s animated adventure “Hoppers” leaped into the top spot at the China box office during the March 20–22 weekend, earning RMB66.3 million ($9.3 million) in its debut frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
Columbia Pictures’ science-fiction epic “Project Hail Mary” secured second place in its opening weekend, taking in $6.9 million.
Racing-comedy “Pegasus 3” shifted to third place after a long run at the top, adding $5.7 million for a cumulative total of $606.6 million. Produced by PMF Pictures and directed by Han Han, the third installment in the high-octane franchise features Shen Teng as veteran racer Zhang Chi. The story follows Chi as he leads an underdog national team through the grueling Muchen 100 Rally.
Martial arts epic “Blades of the Guardians” followed in fourth, earning $2.9 million to push its total to $195.6 million. Produced by Peace Film Production and directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the adaptation of the popular manhua stars Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, and Jet Li. The narrative follows the mercenary Dao Ma as he escorts a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western Regions toward the capital of Chang’an.
Rounding out the top five, Zhang Yimou’s espionage thriller “Scare Out” added $2.2 million for a cumulative total of $186.6 million. Produced by Damai Entertainment, the film stars Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong as elite National Security agents racing to stop a spy ring from leaking classified aviation technology.
Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $32.4 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $1.63 billion, down 52.1% from the same period in 2025.
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