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Chinese Box Office Update: 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' Leads

Updated 2026-08-17 06:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Chinese box office saw 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' dominate with $70 million over the weekend. Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' also made its debut, adding to the competitive landscape.

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China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates With $70 Million Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Second

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took command of the mainland China box office during the Aug. 14–16 weekend, grossing RMB477.9 million ($70.3 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Following its Tuesday, Aug. 11 ro

2026-08-17 06:27 UTC