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China Box Office Recovers by 20% in 2025, Korea Market Slides by 12%
Year end-totals reveal contrasting fortunes for theatrical cinema markets in Northeast Asia.
Jan 1
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December 2025
Asia Box Office Stays on Course in Final Weekend of 2025
‘Avatar 3’ Holds Its Lead, Performs Strongly on Imax Screens
Dec 29, 2025
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Two The Point: 'Avatar 3's' Mortality, Korea's China Hopes and the Cosmetic Choices of 'Price of Confession'
Also: 'Dhurandhar's' big success and Vidio's powerful end of year growth figures.
Dec 27, 2025
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K-Pop Tipped to Make China Broadcast Comeback – Wednesday News Notes
Also: ‘Avatar 3’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ box office updates, another AI feature heads to Korea cinemas, Robert Nakamura RIP and a holiday message.
Dec 24, 2025
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Korea’s Kakao and China’s Tencent Join Forces for K-Pop Chart, Sony Buys ‘Peanuts’, AACTA Nominations - Tuesday News Notes
New K-Pop Chart launching with cross-border collaboration, Sony buys 'Peanuts', AACTA Int'l nominations, Wu Xiubo fined.
Dec 23, 2025
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Saturday Surge Raises ‘Avatar 3’ Debut Weekend to Higher Plane in Asia
Maoyan revises forecasts for the fantasy franchise’s box office in China.
Dec 22, 2025
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Countdown to 'Avatar Fire and Ash' in Asia', Is FAST a Graveyard or an Opportunity for IP?
Watch now | Also covering: ABS-CBN’s distribution reset in the Philippines, the TikTok US deal and its political implications.
Dec 19, 2025
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Forecast for Sub-Par China Performance
“Avatar 3” makes big, but not brilliant, starts in Asian theatrical markets.
Dec 19, 2025
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China Box Office Forecast to Drop in 2026, While Global Market Grows, Says Analyst
China and Asia-Pacific expected to remain weaker as Hollywood franchises propel expansion elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2025
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Banned in Hong Kong, Kiwi Chow’s ‘Deadline’ Heads to Rotterdam
Also: 'Avatar 3' first box office results, 'Black Box Diaries' sees the light, NHK blocking fee dodgers, 'Castle in the Sky' refloated.
Dec 18, 2025
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Oscars Shortlists Bring Hope, Disappointment to Asian Films, Others Selected for Rotterdam Festival – Wednesday News Notes
Asian films retained on Oscars shortlists, selected for Rotterdam Festival competition and Ranveer Singh goes zombie.
Dec 17, 2025
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Anticipating the Arrival of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in Asian Cinemas
Benchmarks and targets for measuring the rollout and box office success of 'Avatar 3' as it competes in the fast-changing Asia-Pacific theatrical…
Dec 17, 2025
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