Published on: 2026-04-30
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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The May 1 holiday has not yet arrived, but the Chinese film market is already preparing for the start of the May holidays. According to information as of April 18, for the period from April 30 to May 4, 18 films are planned for release — this is a record number for the past five years. Films from a variety of genres will be presented: action, comedy, thriller, animation, and others.
Among the films scheduled for release during the May holidays, special attention should be given to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Once a Thief,” which were exclusively acquired and will be distributed by China Film Group. “Cold War 1994” and “Bloody Cliff” are key titles in Chinese, in which China Film Group is involved as an investor and distributor. In addition, two animated movies — “Ji Ji Bond” and “The Legend of Hun Haiye” — are being released in co-production and distribution with China Film Group and are aimed at a family audience.
The company Hengdian Pictures is betting on low-budget films this season, based on real events. The subsidiary Zhejiang Hengdian Film Co., Ltd. participates in the co-production and distribution of the film “Front Teeth,” and is also one of the producers of the film “Letter to Grandma.”
In a recent analytical report, several companies note that after the New Year’s season, the May holidays have the most significant impact on box office in the first half of the year.
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