China has the highest number of screens in the world, and tickets for the Dragon Restaurant and Odyssey special effects theaters are hard to come by.

This summer, the film market continues to thrive. To date, the box office for the 2026 fiscal year has exceeded 25.5 billion yuan, with the summer season achieving over 100 million yuan in daily box office for 37 consecutive days; the box office for this summer has surpassed 9.8 billion yuan, with more than 260 million admissions. Behind the market's enthusiasm is not only the surge in viewership fueled by quality content but also the ongoing upgrades of theaters and enhanced viewing experiences. According to official statistics released by the National Film Administration in January 2026, the total number of cinema screens in urban areas across the country reached 93,187 in 2025, an increase of 2,219 screens from 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest number of screens.