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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 7 (Xinhua) — The film slate for the 2025 summer movie season was announced on Friday, with more than 60 Chinese and international films scheduled to be released to entertain audiences.
The State Film Administration of China unveiled the list at a special event attended by cast and crews of several upcoming films, where they promoted their projects and shared key points with the public.
This year’s summer lineup of domestic films covers a wide range of genres, including historical drama, thriller, action, comedy and animation, satisfying the increasingly diverse tastes of moviegoers.
Among the Chinese films on display was “Dongji Island,” which tells the story of fishermen involved in a dramatic international maritime rescue operation.
Another film, Lychee Road, follows the journey of an official during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) who was tasked with delivering fresh lychees, a mission that became an epic adventure.
In the animation category, films like Nobody promise exciting content for young audiences during the holidays.
The lineup of imported films that will be shown in Chinese cinemas during the summer months includes such well-known films as “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Jurassic World: Resurgence” and “Mission: Impossible – Final Fantasy XIV.”
The event also featured a number of initiatives aimed at encouraging cinema attendance this summer.
During the recent traditional Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) holiday, both box office receipts and the number of cinema attendees increased significantly compared to the same period last year.
This year’s Dragon Boat Festival served as an effective warm-up for the upcoming summer season, signaling a recovery in the film market, said Lai Li, an analyst at Chinese film platform Maoyan, noting that the list of films scheduled for release this summer is extensive and diverse in genre. -0-