Entertainment

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

Updated 2026-09-21 02:55 UTC 2 sources Positive

'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' remains at the top of China's box office for the sixth consecutive weekend, earning RMB28.1 million ($4.1 million). The film continues to outperform despite a sluggish market.

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Variety

China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Secures Sixth Weekend at No. 1 in Sluggish Frame

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” retained its grip on the top spot at the mainland China box office for the sixth consecutive weekend, taking in RMB28.1 million ($4.1 million) over the Sept. 18–20 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directe

2026-09-21 02:38 UTC

Deadline

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2026-09-21 02:43 UTC