The local drama “It’s OK” maintained its position at the summit of the China box office during the April 17–19 weekend, earning RMB19.7 million ($2.9 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway.
Produced by China Film and directed by Yang Lina, the film features Wen Qi and Qin Hailu in a story centering on a young woman whose life is disrupted by the sudden arrival of her mother as she prepares for an urgent medical procedure. The production has now reached a cumulative total of $23.7 million.
Columbia Pictures’ “Project Hail Mary” moved up to second place in its fifth weekend, taking in $2.2 million for a total of $37.1 million.
The romantic drama “Nobody But You 2” debuted in third place, earning $2.1 million over its two-day opening weekend. Produced by Zhonglian Jinyi and directed by Chen Chen, the film serves as a sequel to the 2023 romance. The plot follows a protagonist who meets a kindred spirit and travels to the Daliang Mountains to heal old wounds and bring hope back to her hometown.
Universal’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” moved to fourth place, adding $2 million for a cumulative total of $17.2 million.
Rounding out the top five, horror-thriller “The Caged Butterfly” earned $1.9 million, bringing its total to $10.6 million. Produced by Ultra Comedy and directed by Hao Han, the film stars Li Meng, Liu Siwei, and Jiang Zhuojun. The story is set within the notorious Butterfly Mansion villa. The plot follows a physiotherapy therapist and a greedy schemer who move into the haunted estate, only to be plagued by bizarre events and a life-or-death game involving a woman in a red dress and a distorted, eyeless boy.
The frame continues an exceptionally slow period for the market, with the overall weekend gross of $17.8 million marking one of the lowest collective takes of the year.
The 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $1.86 billion, down 49.8% from the same period in 2025.
Source: variety.com
