1905 Movie News Behind the outstanding achievements of Chinese films in 2023 are an endless stream of high-quality works. So what are the characteristics of Chinese films this year in terms of content supply and type selection?
In 2023, domestic films contributed 83.77% of the annual box office, continuing to occupy an absolute advantage. A total of 50 domestic films throughout the year had a box office of over 100 million, setting the best results in five years. Specifically, the top domestic films have a box office of over 2 billion. There are 6 films, also the most in the past five years. There are 18 domestic films in the 5 to 2 billion category, which have performed well. The overall box office appeal of domestic films has increased. This is inseparable from films with balanced development and frequent highlights. supply.
In terms of subject matter and type, among domestic films in 2023, suspense crime, science fiction, fantasy, animation and other types of films performed outstandingly. Suspense crime films are the most eye-catching, with a box office of over 18.881 billion yuan, accounting for more than 42.72% of the box office. This theme film was released throughout the year, and the box office champions of the Spring Festival, summer and National Day films were all taken by suspense crime films. have to. Another phenomenon worth paying attention to in this type of films in 2023 is the combination with realistic themes, such as "All or Nothing" and "Walking Through the Angry Sea" which reflect certain real-life issues, "The Three Brigades" adapted from real events, etc. .
Next, let’s look at science fiction and fantasy-themed films. This type of film wins by quality. Although the number of releases is small, it has received a total box office of 7.427 billion yuan, accounting for 16.81%. The two leading films "The Wandering Earth 2" " and "Fengshen Part 1: Chaoge Fengyun" respectively reflect the development achievements of China's film industrialization from the perspectives of science fiction and fantasy, and also demonstrate our country's strong scientific and technological strength and rich historical culture.
So how have the animated films that have attracted much attention in recent years performed? Let’s take a look at the top five domestic animated films at the box office of the year. Among them are “Bear Bears: Bear Core” and “Beacon Bear: Mission to Mars” which are aimed at younger audiences, and there are also films that call for attention to the mental health of teenagers. "Deep Sea", as well as the alternative animated comedy film "Tea No. 2 Middle School", show the characteristics of differentiation and diversification.
The most eye-catching one is undoubtedly "Chang'an 30,000 Miles", which fully demonstrates Chinese poetry culture. With a box office of 1.824 billion, it has become the runner-up in the box office of domestic animated films in film history. Throughout 2023, a total of 25 domestic animated films were released, with a total box office of 5.011 billion yuan. Domestic animated films continue to break through age groups, and their influence spreads to all walks of life.
These outstanding genres and themes all show a trend of diversified integration, focusing on strengthening the connection with reality, and many of them reflect the elegance and charm of traditional culture. In 2023, the total box office of domestic movies will be a huge figure of 46 billion. It is these works and the creators behind them that are poured out bit by bit.
