According to figures from Artisan Gateway, Constantin Film and Sony Pictures' horror reboot "Resident Evil" maintained its dominance at the box office in mainland China for a fourth successive weekend, securing the number one spot.During the October 30–November 1 reporting period, the film accumulated RMB28.5 million (approximately $4.3 million) in gross revenue.
Since its debut on October 5 within the Golden Week period, the video game adaptation has accumulated a total revenue of $71.3 million.
New Classics Pictures' crime procedural "Traces of Justice" secured its second-place position, generating $3.9 million during its fifth weekend.
This period investigation epic, helmed by Chen Sicheng (known for "Detective Chinatown") and co-written by Zhang Ji and Yan Zijie, has amassed a cumulative gross of $98.5 million since its October 1 release.Featuring Zhang Yi, Ma Li, and Chen Minghao in leading roles alongside guest performances from Karry Wang, Fan Chengcheng, and Chen Feiyu, the film spans multiple decades and chronicles an elite public security detective as he unravels intricate historical cases rooted in true events.
Lionsgate's action thriller *John Wick* secured the third spot in the rankings, generating $2.3 million during its three-day opening weekend, twelve years following its initial global launch in 2014.
The distribution rights were originally managed by China Film Group, which informed the film's initial rights holder, Huayi Bros., in 2014 that the movie's graphic violence rendered it unsuitable for the Chinese market; consequently, regulatory authorities formally rejected the film in 2015.Furthermore, Keanu Reeves' involvement was subsequently withdrawn from Chinese streaming services after his participation in a 2022 benefit concert organized by Tibet House U.S.While *John Wick: Chapter 4* and its spinoff *Ballerina* finally arrived in Chinese theaters in 2025, neither *Chapter 2* nor *Chapter 3* have yet been permitted for release in the country.
Beijing Joy Fun Pictures' family-oriented comedy "Mr.
& Mrs.Pardon" ascended to the fourth position, securing $2 million in box office revenue over the weekend and elevating its cumulative gross to $59 million.Directed by Shen Chunyang and penned by Ma Duo, this satirical feature brings together the real-life comedic duo of Shen Chunyang and Xiao Shenyang, alongside Jia Bing and Yu Yang, in the portrayal of a quarrelsome middle-aged couple compelled to confront the complexities of marriage and domestic discord following a physical exchange of bodies.
Dirty Monkeys' war comedy-drama, "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East," secured its position within the top five for its twelfth consecutive weekend at the box office, generating $900,000 in revenue.
Under the direction of Wen Muye, known for "Dying to Survive," and featuring an ensemble cast including Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Aarif Rahman, and Omar Sherif, this resilient summer blockbuster has accumulated a cumulative total of $356.9 million since its premiere on August 11.
Mainland China's weekend box office revenue plummeted to $18.2 million, reflecting the market's stagnation within a subdued post-holiday autumnal trajectory.
Cumulative figures for 2026 have now totaled $4.73 billion, representing a precipitous 29.0% decline when compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
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