China Box Office: 'Pegasus 3' Stays Ahead as 'GOAT' Debuts

Mar 15, 2026 8:24pm PT China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Stays Ahead as ‘GOAT’ Debuts By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Hwang Dong-hyuk on Burying ‘Squid Game’ for a Decade, Korea’s Global Rise and What He Owes Hong Kong Cinema at Asian Film Awards Masterclass 25 minutes ago Zhang Ziyi on ‘Crouching Tiger,’ ‘The Grandmaster’ and Twenty Years of Making Impossible Roles at Asian Film Awards Masterclass 4 hours ago Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran, Terrance Lau Receive Special Honors at Hong Kong’s Asian Film Awards 4 hours ago See All PMF Pictures Racing comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the March 13–15 weekend, earning RMB77.7 million ($10.9 million) in its fourth weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached a cumulative total of $596.8 million since its debut. Directed by Han Han and starring Shen Teng, 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 'Life Is Strange' TV Series Casts Maisy Stella, Tatum Grace Hopkins as Chloe and Max (EXCLUSIVE) 'God of War' Live-Action Series Finds Its Modi, Magni, Gna, and Thrud Martial arts epic “Blades of the Guardians” secured the second spot for the weekend, taking in $5.8 million and pushing its total to $190.3 million. Produced by Peace Film Production, the adaptation of the popular manhua directed by Yuen Woo-ping 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 $4.3 million for a cumulative total of $182.1 million. Produced by Damai Entertainment, the film stars Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong as elite agents in a specialized National Security unit tasked with intercepting a spy ring attempting to leak classified information. Sony’s animated sports comedy “GOAT” debuted in fourth place, earning $3.1 million. Animation favorite “Boonie Bears: The Hidden Protector” (rounded out the top five, taking in $2.5 million for a $146.1 million cumulative total. Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th installment in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick protect a magical creature known as the “Nian” from an entrepreneur looking to exploit the forest’s mystical energy. Mainland China’s overall weekend grosses reached $33.5 million, while the 2026 year-to-date revenue stands at $1.58 billion, down 52.9% from the same period in 2025. Jump to Comments Tyler Perry Sets Firefighter Series ‘Where There’s Smoke’ at Netflix; Tyler Lepley, Mike Merrill and More to Star ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Hits 28 Million Views After Part 2 Drops ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Teaser: First Footage of Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy in Netflix Series Warner Bros. Discovery Likely to Take New Paramount Skydance Offer Under Review While Still Recommending Netflix Pact to Shareholders Netflix Thriller ‘Firebreak’: Director David Victori Unpacks the Craft Behind the Breakout Hit  Timothée Chalamet Says Netflix Wants the ‘Biggest Action Set Pieces Up Front’ as Matthew McConaughey Mourns the Loss of Act One in Movies: ‘The First Thing That Gets Cut’ JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...