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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible 8 Tops China Box Office With $25M Opening
Last Updated: Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning had the highest US movie opening in China this year, earning $25.2 million, dominating the Chinese box office. The persistent geopolitical friction between China and the US has not favoured Hollywood. With its 10,000 screens, China stands as one of the world's largest film markets, where numerous American movies rake in millions annually. However, the escalating mistrust between Washington and Beijing has made it challenging for Hollywood films to attract Chinese viewers lately. Nonetheless, Tom Cruise remains undeterred. His latest film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, has achieved the highest opening for a US movie in China this year and dominated the Chinese box office during its opening weekend. Paramount Global reported that the eighth film in the action series amassed $25.2 million across 11,847 locations in China over its opening weekend. This success positioned it as the top-performing US release in the country for 2025, outstripping Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.'s A Minecraft Movie, which garnered $29 million since its April 4 debut, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. The opening of The Final Reckoning is on par with its 2023 predecessor but stands out in a year when most US films have struggled in China. Minecraft debuted with $14.5 million, while Walt Disney Co.'s Thunderbolts and Lilo & Stitch earned $10.5 million and $8.7 million, respectively, during their opening weekends. IMAX China noted that tickets for larger IMAX screens contributed 19% of The Final Reckoning's total box office revenue, marking the highest IMAX share ever for the franchise on both opening day and opening weekend. The Mission Impossible series has consistently captivated Chinese audiences, with each installment performing well in the country. In 2018, when US films enjoyed peak market share in China, the sixth installment opened with around $77 million. However, this momentum waned after Donald Trump initiated a trade dispute during his first term. The recent tariffs have led to fewer releases and lower returns, as seen in the underperformance of Disney and Marvel films in China earlier this year. Yet, MI8 appears to buck this downward trend. The robust performance of Cruise's latest film, which he claims will be his final Mission: Impossible, indicates that Hollywood productions have managed to withstand the growing tensions between the US and China. In April, Beijing announced it would 'moderately reduce" the number of US films allowed in the market as part of its broader response to trade disputes. Although initial negotiations between Washington and Beijing began soon after, they have since stalled. IMAX China's upcoming slate includes several high-profile releases, such as the fantasy epic How to Train Your Dragon by DreamWorks Animation, the dinosaur adventure Jurassic World: Rebirth by Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.' Superman. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible 8 defies US-China tensions, tops China box office with $25 million haul
The ongoing geopolitical tensions between China and the US have not resulted in any favourable outcome for Hollywood. China, with its 10,000 screens, is one of the biggest markets for a film in the world. Each year, several American films earn millions there. But due to the rise in mistrust between Washington and Beijing of late, Hollywood films have found it hard to find audiences in China. But that cannot stop Tom Cruise, of course. His latest release, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, has not only posted the biggest opening for a US film in the country this year, but also topped the Chinese box office overall in its opening weekend. (Also read: Did Tom Cruise just confirm the Mission Impossible franchise is dead? 'It's not called The Final Reckoning for nothing') Paramount Global's eighth instalment in the action franchise earned $25.2 million across 11,847 locations in China during the opening weekend, the studio said in a statement. The film has become the top-performing US release in the country for 2025, surpassing Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.'s A Minecraft Movie which raised $29 million since its April 4 debut, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. While the Final Reckoning opening is comparable to its 2023 predecessor, the latest film's performance stands out in a year when most US titles have struggled to gain traction in China. Minecraft opened with $14.5 million, while Walt Disney Co.'s Thunderbolts and Lilo & Stitch brought in $10.5 million and $8.7 million, respectively, on opening weekend. Tickets for larger IMAX screens accounted for 19% of Final Reckoning's total box office revenue, IMAX China said. That marked the highest IMAX share ever for the franchise on both opening day and opening weekend, the company said. The Mission Impossible franchise has always been a symbol of Hollywood's craze in China, with all films from the action series doing well in the country. In 2018 — when US films reached a peak share of the Chinese market — the sixth installment of the franchise opened to around $77 million in China. But that momentum slowed after Donald Trump sparked off a trade clash during his first Presidency. The recent tariffs have caused even fewer releases and diminished returns. This was evident by the underperformance of Disney and Marvel films in China earlier this year. But MI8 seems to counter the current trends. The solid performance of Cruise's new film, which he's said will be his last Mission: Impossible, suggests that Hollywood pictures have withstood rising tensions between the world's two largest economies. In April, Beijing said it would 'moderately reduce' the number of US films allowed into the market as part of a broader response to trade friction. While initial negotiations between Washington and Beijing began shortly after, talks have since stalled. IMAX China said its upcoming slate features several high-profile releases, including the fantasy epic How to Train Your Dragon by DreamWorks Animation and dinosaur adventure Jurassic World: Rebirth by Comcast Corp.'s Universal Pictures, as well as Warner Bros.' Superman. (With Bloomberg inputs)
Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Tom Cruise's Final ‘Mission Impossible' Tops China Box Office
Tom Cruise's film is back on top in China. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning posted the biggest opening for a US film in the country this year, defying trade and geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing. Paramount Global's eighth installment in the action franchise earned $25.2 million across 11,847 locations in China during the opening weekend, the studio said in a statement. The film is likely to become the top-performing US release in the country for 2025, with Warner Bros Entertainment Inc.'s A Minecraft Movie so far holding the lead with about $29 million since its April 4 debut, according to ticketing platform Maoyan. While the Final Reckoning opening is comparable to its 2023 predecessor, the latest film's performance stands out in a year when most US titles have struggled to gain traction in China. Minecraft opened with $14.5 million, while Walt Disney Co.'s Thunderbolts and Lilo & Stitch brought in $10.5 million and $8.7 million, respectively, on opening weekend. The solid performance of Cruise's new film, which he's said will be his last Mission: Impossible, suggests that Hollywood pictures have withstood rising tensions between the world's two largest economies. In April, Beijing said it would 'moderately reduce' the number of US films allowed into the market as part of a broader response to trade friction. While initial negotiations between Washington and Beijing began shortly after, talks have since stalled. The Mission: Impossible series, starring Cruise as secret agent Ethan Hunt, has long been emblematic of China's enthusiasm for Hollywood. In 2018 — when US films reached a peak share of the Chinese market — the sixth installment of the franchise opened to around $77 million in China. But that momentum slowed after the first Trump administration sparked off a trade clash, leading to fewer releases and diminished returns. Under the Chinese government's national agenda to boost consumption, China has been gradually allowing more foreign films in an effort to help stimulate spending while moviegoers are visiting theaters at malls. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
