Each film in the top 10 list is an IP-driven project.

Interestingly,there is only one Chinese film in the top 10.

China emerged as the world’s biggest movie-going market some years ago but was hit badly by the pandemic.

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The market witnessed a whopping 22% year-on-year decline and saw earnings of $5.8 billion in 2024.

This is China’s lowest annual total in a decade, and 27% down from the pre-pandemic average.

That being said, viewing patterns and audience behavior have changed drastically since then.

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Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.

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Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.

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