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Box Office Success: 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East'

Updated 2026-09-08 04:40 UTC 2 sources Positive

China's war comedy-drama ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ has grossed over $300 million at the box office, maintaining its top spot for four consecutive weekends. The film’s success reflects strong audience appeal and commercial potential.

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Rolling Stone

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Variety

China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Crosses $300 Million

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” retained the top spot at the mainland China box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, grossing RMB82.6 million ($12.1 million) over the Sept. 4–6 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The blockbuster hit

2026-09-08 04:36 UTC