In its fifth weekend of release, the fish-out-of-water comedy film “Jonny Keep Walking” retained its leading position at the mainland China box office, marking another strong performance. The top five films maintained their rankings from the previous week, reflecting a stable cinematic landscape.
According to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway, “Jonny Keep Walking” generated $12.1 million (RMB86.2 million), displaying a commendable hold after its $15 million earnings in the fourth weekend. The cumulative total for “Jonny” now stands at an impressive $155 million (RMB1.10 million).
The Hong Kong-made action comedy “Rob N Roll,” featuring a star-studded cast including Aaron Kwok, Richie Jen, and Lam Ka-tung, secured the second spot despite a 56% dip weekend-on-weekend, with earnings dropping from $12.1 million to $5.3 million.
Following closely in third place, another Hong Kong-made production, “The Goldfinger,” garnered $3.5 million. Since its release on December 30, the film has accumulated a cumulative total of $71 million.
Maintaining its fourth-place standing in China, the Jason Statham-starring “The Beekeeper” added $1.9 million to its total, reaching $12.9 million after 17 days in theaters.
“Follow Bear for Adventure,” which had previously opened ahead of “The Beekeeper,” retained its fifth position, earning $1.5 million and achieving a cumulative total of $10.5 million.
The overall box office performance across the nation amounted to $32.1 million, marking the lowest weekend score since mid-November. This decline is attributed to a shortage of new release titles in the market, a trend that may persist until the Chinese New Year holidays in mid-February.
Artisan Gateway reported the year-to-date box office total as $346 million. However, with the holiday season delayed in 2024, year-on-year comparisons currently hold limited significance, underscoring the unique circumstances shaping the industry’s trajectory.
