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China Box Office: 'Octopus With Broken Arms' Leads Quiet Start to 2025
VarietyStory by Naman Ramachandran
scrn logline
China's box office kicks off 2025 with a surprising crime thriller topping the charts, showcasing the shifting dynamics of the world's largest film market.
beat sheet
- Jacky Gan's 'Octopus with Broken Arms' dethroned last week's leader to claim the #1 spot, raking in $16.1 million in its second week - a strong sign of the film's staying power.
- The rise of smaller, local productions like 'Octopus' signals a shift away from big-budget blockbusters, as Chinese audiences crave more diverse storytelling in their domestic cinema.
call sheet
Jacky Gan, As One Production, 'Octopus with Broken Arms'