China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Maintains Dominance as Animated ‘All Wishes Come True’ Debuts in Second
Stephen Chow's sports-martial arts comedy 'Kung Fu Soccer' continued its box office dominance across the Chinese market during the mid-July weekend, collecting substantial earnings in its second week whilst accumulating more than $200 million domestically. The film's sustained performance demonstrates continued audience appetite for Chow's signature blend of athletic spectacle and physical comedy centred on an unconventional women's soccer team.
New releases populated the remainder of the top five rankings, with Pearl Studio's animated fantasy feature achieving a respectable second-place debut and a romantic drama adaptation securing third. The overall market remained active with $132.9 million in weekend revenue, though China's film industry has experienced a notable contraction year-to-date, with 2026 revenue running substantially behind the equivalent 2025 period.
- Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Soccer' extended its market leadership with $73.7M in weekend earnings, reaching $214.3M in nine days
- Animated mythological film 'All Wishes Come True!' opened in second place with $39.6M total, whilst China's YTD box office revenue trails 2025 by over a third