The China Film Administration has announced a reduction in the number of U.S. films allowed into the country. This decision follows the U.S. increasing tariffs on Chinese products to 125%, while China plans to impose 84% tariffs on U.S. imports. The move comes after influential Chinese bloggers suggested countermeasures to U.S. tariff threats. Currently, two American films, Furious 7 and A Minecraft Movie, lead presales for Friday in China. The Minecraft Movie, released by Warner Bros and Legendary, opened with $14.5 million in ticket sales in China, contributing over 10% to its $144 million international box office. Despite a decline in U.S. film earnings in China since 2012-2019, the market remains crucial for American studios. Imax remains optimistic, expecting a strong year in China following their highest-grossing first quarter ever in the country.
RT
@RT_com
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Apr 8 China hits Hollywood: US films to be banned in response to Trump tariffs, Xinhua reportsRecent data shows Hollywood films generated more box office revenue in China than in the US, highlighting their significant profitability in the market.
NowThis Impact
@nowthisimpact
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Apr 8 Donald Trumpâs aggressive trade policies have Hollywood on edge as China, the worldâs second-largest box office, considers banning American films.In 2024, U.S. movies earned $585 million in China â just 3.5% of its massive $17.71 billion box office â yet losing access to this
Dr. CZ
@AngelMD1103
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1h China takes aim at Hollywood! Movie authority slashes imports of US films.
“The US tariff strategy could backfire, affecting American movies’ popularity in China. We’ll adjust imports to align with audience preferences.”
http://chinafilm.gov.cn/xwzx/ywxx/2025âŠ
Used To Be Disgusted, Tries To Stay Amused
@TomSiebert
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3h China govt. takes between 75%-87% of all US film grosses. Until MINECRAFT nobody in China was going to see US movies like pre-Covid anyway.
Holly Wood producing films with the Chinese audience in mind was never a smart box office strategy, but it looks legit retarded now.
Ahmet Akalın
@GucYumusak
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Apr 8 China is responding to Trumpâs tariff assault by using the soft power derived from cultural consumption. As China targets the American cultural industry, Hollywoodâs box office earnings in China surpass those in the US.This highlights the enormous scale of hybrid warfare reached.
Sputnik
@SputnikInt
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1h US-CHINA TRADE WAR HAS NOW HIT HOLLYWOODChina, the world’s second largest film market, is now reducing âthe number of American films imported,â a spokesperson for the National Film Administration said, following new tariffs targeting Washington.
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