Fri Feb 07 08:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Ne Zha Breaks Chinese Box Office Record, Data Reveals Regional Viewing Preferences

**Shanghai, China** – The animated film *Ne Zha* has officially surpassed *The Battle at Lake Changjin* to become the highest-grossing film in Chinese box office history, reaching a staggering 6 billion RMB (approximately $870 million USD) as of press time. This unprecedented success has prompted analysis into the factors driving box office hits.

Using a comprehensive dataset of daily box office figures from January 1st, 2017 to February 5th, 2025, researchers have compiled detailed data on every movie, every cinema (down to the district level), and audience attendance across China. This granular data allows for a nuanced understanding of regional viewing preferences.

While *Ne Zha* boasts the highest overall attendance in Shanghai, Beijing leads in terms of total box office revenue. This disparity suggests that while Shanghai audiences may have viewed the film more frequently, the average ticket price or spending per viewer in Beijing may have been higher. Further analysis is needed to fully understand these regional differences.

For more in-depth economic data and insights, readers are encouraged to consult the Caijing Database.

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