
The movie market performed strongly during the National Day holiday, with box office exceeding RMB 100 million for four consecutive days. Film and television filming drove the growth of cultural and tourism consumption.
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The National Day schedule in 2026 is from October 1 to October 7. The film market attracts audiences through a diversified film supply.
According to online platform data, during the 2026 National Day period (October 1st to October 7th), the total box office (including pre-sales) exceeded 700 million. "Trace of the Detective", "What Do You Mean Couple" and "Welcome to the Dragon Restaurant" are temporarily among the top three in the National Day box office list. The single-day box office exceeded 100 million for 4 consecutive days.
During this year’s National Day holiday, the film market welcomed many new films, and the film lineup continued to enrich. The box office exceeded 100 million in a single day for four consecutive days. More than 10 Chinese and foreign films took turns to appear, covering comedy, suspense, romance, animation and other diverse themes. The genres are rich and full of attractions, satisfying different audiences’ viewing preferences.
"Trace of the Detective" tells the story of Cui Xun, a trace inspection expert who grew from an underappreciated technician to a legendary figure who has repeatedly set precedents. He worked side by side with forensic doctor Huang Rende and criminal policeman Wang Weiguo, and worked together to solve many major cases. The film is based on real cases and integrates breakthroughs and developments in criminal investigation technology into the case investigation narrative.
"What Do You Mean Couple" stars Xiao Shenyang and Shen Chunyang. The film tells the funny story of a couple who have been married for many years and are forced to experience each other's lives after an unexpected "soul" exchange.
"Rebirth 2" continues the realistic narrative style of the previous game, telling the story of two victims who lost their loved ones, working together to track down the crime and break through the darkness. Liang Luoshi, Man Junhui, Sammo Hung, Bai Ke, Aruna and other powerful actors co-starred.
"Lively Colors" focuses on the emotions and lives of middle-aged and elderly people, telling the story of women's second life choices and mutual support. Three actors, Yan Ni, Ye Tong and Ni Hongjie, perform on the same stage.
"Detective War" tells the story of a detective trapped in a trap after a secret room murder case, unraveling lies amidst numerous doubts, and fighting against multiple forces. The film stars Louis Koo and Zisha, and also features a number of powerful actors such as Simon Yam and Tse Kwan-ho.
"Peppa Pig - Perfect Holiday" is the first three-dimensional animated film in the "Peppa Pig" series. The story tells the story of a sudden storm that brought Page to China. The film continues the series' consistent warm and cute style.
"Heart of the Beast" stars Brad Pitt and tells the story of interdependence and two-way redemption between the male protagonist and the war dog in an extreme environment.
"Resident Evil: Outbreak Night" tells the story of Brian, an ordinary person who was accidentally caught in a biochemical catastrophe in the city. He used his meager power to fight against bloodthirsty alien species and solve the mystery of the crisis, and thus launched an extreme breakthrough about survival and choice.
In addition, films such as "Dunhuang Heroes", "Old Rivers and Lakes", "Red Boy King of the Flame Mountain", "Titanie's Horn", "Gluster Hand", "New Big Head Son and Little Head Dad: The Eye of the Sky Series: The Seventh Day Out of Control" are also on the National Day schedule.
Right now, National Day movies are being released. Film and television cities across the country have experienced a wave of peak passenger flow. Visitors stroll through the ancient lanes of Zhulou, participate in interactive games, and experience an immersive tour.
In Leling Film and Television City, Dezhou, Shandong Province, there are nearly 100,000 square meters of live shooting area and nearly 400 live shooting buildings. Many popular movies were filmed here. Today, it is both a studio and a scenic spot.
The movie "Welcome to the Dragon Restaurant" is in theaters. During the National Day holiday, Shitanjing Cultural Tourism Film and Television Town, one of the shooting locations of this movie in Dawukou District, Shizuishan City, Ningxia, welcomed many tourists. The local area has seized the development opportunities brought by film and television IP and improved cultural and tourism supporting facilities.
One of the main filming locations for the movie "Trace of the Detective" is Harbin, Heilongjiang. Harbin has created a series of "Four Seasons Ice and Snow" products to allow tourists to experience the fun of ice and snow at any time.
The movie "Lively" focuses on the daily life of three "Shanghai aunties" during their retirement, and the story was shot in Shanghai. Classic check-in locations such as Shanghai’s Huangpu River, Oriental Pearl Tower, and Old Alley all appear in the film.
The main filming locations of the movies "What Do You Mean Couple" and "Rebirth 2" are respectively in Foshan and Jiangmen, Guangdong. Foshan is one of the birthplaces of Lingnan culture, and Chikan Overseas Chinese Ancient Town in Jiangmen is the most lively place. More than 600 arcades carry the nostalgia and memories of countless overseas Chinese.

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