Sony’s 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' maintained the top spot at the China box office for the weekend of Aug. 7–9, while new previews for 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' saw strong results.
Key facts
- •Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $28.9 million over the Aug. 7–9 weekend.
- •All Wishes Come True! has reached a cumulative box office total of $210.6 million.
- •Once Upon a Time in the Middle East stars Shen Teng as a chef working in the Middle East.
- •To Your Island is directed by Zhou Haoran and based on a web novel by Fan Dawang.
- •The 2026 year-to-date box office revenue in China is down 31.8% compared to 2025.
Sony’s 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' remained the highest-grossing film at the mainland China box office during the weekend of Aug. 7–9, earning $28.9 million in its second full frame. The film has reached a cumulative total of $185.4 million since its July 29 release. Meanwhile, new titles including 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' and 'The Odyssey' saw significant activity through preview screenings ahead of their wide theatrical debuts.
By the numbers
Top Performers and New Releases
Pearl Studio’s animated feature 'All Wishes Come True!' secured second place with $20.4 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its total earnings to $210.6 million since July 18. 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,' directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng, earned $15 million from previews, placing it third ahead of its Aug. 11 nationwide release. Enlight Pictures’ 'To Your Island' debuted in fourth place with $7.9 million, while Universal’s 'The Odyssey' reached fifth place with $6.9 million from previews.
Market Performance
Mainland China’s total box office revenue for the weekend reached $97.3 million. Year-to-date revenue for 2026 is currently $3.57 billion, representing a 31.8% decline compared to the same period in 2025.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
