China Box Office: 'Pegasus 3' Remains in Pole Position

Mar 1, 2026 11:35pm PT China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Remains in Pole Position as Holiday Slate Cools By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Imax Charts Asia Pacific Growth Strategy, Targets Expansion Across India, Japan, Australia and Southeast Asia: ‘The Appetite Is Really Global’ (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago Paramount’s Apparent Victory in Warner Bros. Bidding War Sparks Optimism and Concern From Global Players: ‘Fewer Global Decision-Makers Mean Fewer Buyers’ 3 days ago London TV Screenings 2026: 10 Takeaways From Buzz Titles Such as ‘Baywatch’ to U.S. Deals, Asia’s Taking Center Stage and More Startling Facts About Microdramas  3 days ago See All PMF Pictures Racing comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the Feb. 27–March 1 weekend, earning RMB351.3 million ($49.5 million) in its second weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached a cumulative total of $529.6 million since its debut. The story follows veteran racer Zhang Chi as he leads an underdog national team into the international Muchen 100 Rally, navigating a high-stakes environment. Related Stories Johnny Knoxville, Jason Flemyng Toplining Thrillers From Vienna-Based Pont Pictures (EXCLUSIVE) Martial arts epic “Blades of the Guardians” secured the second spot for the weekend, taking in $20.3 million and pushing its total to $158.2 million. Produced by Peace Film Production, the adaptation of the popular manhua, directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse and Jet Li, follows the mercenary Dao Ma on a perilous journey across the Western Regions as he escorts a mysterious fugitive to the capital of Chang’an. Popular on Variety Zhang Yimou’s espionage thriller “Scare Out” held third place, adding $14.5 million for a cumulative total of $155.4 million. Produced by Damai Entertainment, and starring Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong, the film centers on a high-stakes counterintelligence operation to plug a leak of classified data. Animation staple “Boonie Bears: The Hidden Protector” followed in fourth with $13.5 million for a $132.1 million cumulative total. Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble and Vick protect a magical creature known as the “Nian” from an entrepreneur seeking to exploit the forest’s mystical energy. Rounding out the top five, comedy-drama “Night King” earned $4.8 million for a total of $19.7 million. Produced by Edko Films, and starring Dayo Wong and Sammi Cheng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East. The story follows a stubborn manager and his cutthroat ex-wife who must join forces to save the business from a hostile corporate takeover. Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $107.9 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $1.41 billion, down 55.9% from the same period in 2025, according to Artisan Gateway. Jump to Comments ‘The Idiot(s),’ Starring Aimee Lou Wood, Johnny Flynn, Releases First Look Image Cannes Rocks the Oscars With 19 Nominations for Competition Movies, Venice Films Land 15 Noms Park Chan-wook to Preside Over 79th Cannes Film Festival Jury Chile Selected as Guest Country of Honor at Mexico’s Guadalajara Film Festival The Match Factory Launches Sales on Berlinale Competition Films ‘Queen at Sea’ and ‘Home Stories’ JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...