According to statistics from the National Film Administration, the movie box office for the whole year of 2023 that just passed was 54.915 billion.
Among them, the box office of domestic films was 46.005 billion yuan (accounting for 83.7%). There were 11 films with a box office of more than 1 billion yuan, all of which were domestic films.
This data reflects the changes in domestic audience viewing habits and preferences, as well as the blossoming of the domestic film market.
In the new year, what other domestic blockbusters will be released? Which ones are likely to become box office hits?
Today we will take stock of the most anticipated domestic movies in 2024.
Heavy Rain
Director: Bu Si Fan
Starring: Chen Hao / He Ziqian / Xing Liner
Type: Animation / Fantasy / Adventure
Release date: 2024-01-12 (Mainland China)
Film length: 101 minutes
"Big" released in 2017 "Defender" can be called a milestone in domestic animated films.
Large scale, dystopia, dark cult...each one is testing the edges of the review scale.
After 7 years, director Bu Sifan brings this new feature film, which still uses the familiar ink painting style and profound "philosophical fairy tale".
Audiences who love domestic animation must not miss it.
Mr. Red Carpet
Director: Ning Hao
Screenwriter: Liu Xiaodan/Wang Ang
Starring: Andy Lau/Shan Liwen/Rima Xidan/Yu Weiguo/Ning Hao
Type: Drama/Comedy
Release date: 2024-02-10 (China Mainland China)
Duration: 125 minutes
Ning Hao + Andy Lau team up to tell the comedy story of a has-been Hong Kong star who collaborates with a major mainland director in order to become famous. The film
not only truly reflects the current situation of celebrities becoming popular, outdated, and popular in this era, but also absurdly satirizes all living beings in the entertainment industry.
This film has been screened at the Pingyao Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival, and is also an earlier film scheduled for the Spring Festival this year.
Audiences who like "eating melon" and watching comedies can pay attention.
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Director: Jia Ling
Screenwriter: Sun Jibin
Starring: Jia Ling/Lei Jiayin/Zhang Xiaofei/Yang Zi/Sha Yi
Type: Drama/Comedy
Release date: 2024-02-10 (Mainland China)
Following 2021 After the box office champion "Hello, Li Huanying" during the Spring Festival last year, Jia Ling has directed and starred in another movie scheduled for the Spring Festival.
The film is adapted from the Japanese movie "One Hundred Dollar Love", telling the story of the heroine from self-rejection to learning boxing and finding the meaning of life.
Yesterday, Jia Ling posted on Weibo to review the story of filming this film, and also shared her difficult journey.
I have to say that Jia Ling lost 100 pounds to film this film, which is quite worth looking forward to.
Flying Life2
Director: Han Han
Screenwriter: Han Han
Starring: Shen Teng/Fan Chengcheng/Yin Zheng/Zhang Benyu/Sun Yizhou
Type: Drama/Comedy/Sport
Release date: 2024-02-10 (Mainland China)
Han Han returns again With a racing theme, Shen Teng returns, and Fan Chengcheng and Sun Yizhou join the cast. The story of
follows the previous work and tells the story of Zhang Chi calling up his old friends Sun Yuqiang and Ji Xing to challenge the Bayinbrook track again.
"Flying Life", which was released during the Spring Festival in 2019, has a box office of 1.7 billion.
I wonder if this new film can achieve greater success after experiencing the Waterloo of "Four Seas"?
Let’s shake the sun together
Director: Han Yan
Screenwriter: Yu Min
Starring: Peng Yuchang/Li Gengxi/Xu Fan/Gao Yalin/Liu Dan
Type: Drama
Release date: 2024-02-10 (Mainland China)
Following " Get lost! After "Tumor King" and "Send You a Little Red Flower", Han Yan directed the last part of the "Life Trilogy".
The film is based on the documentary article "The Most Utilitarian Marriage Deal, the Most Emotional Eternal Promise". It tells the story of two young people who set aside the haze of fate in adversity and finally saw the sunshine.
Starring Peng Yuchang and Li Gengxi, it is still the realistic theme + warm style that Han Yan is familiar with. It is scheduled to be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Audiences who like this kind of subject matter can pay attention to it.
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Director: Zhang Yimou
Screenwriter: Li Meng
Starring: Lei Jiayin/Ma Li/Zhao Liying/Gao Ye/Liu Yaowen
Type: Drama/Comedy
Length: 120 minutes
Release date: 2024-02-10( Mainland China)
Model worker Zhang Yimou has released a new film after last year's "Across the River" and "Sturdy as a Rock".
The film tells the story of a middle-aged prosecutor who wanted to catch up with the last train of his career and work in the city court, but unexpectedly he was involved in a hugely controversial case.
Starring Lei Jiayin and Ma Li, in addition to Zhao Liying, Gao Ye, Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, etc., the lineup is very strong.
returns to realistic themes, and I hope Guoshi can bring a more exciting presentation this time.
I still think you are the best 2
Director: Chen Yongshen
Screenwriter: Chen Yongshen
Starring: Stephy Tang / Zhang Jicong / Wang Yuanzhi / Lin Mingzhen / Chen Zhanwen
Type: Comedy / Love
Release date: 2024-02-24 (Mainland China)
Following "Still Feeling" "You're the Best" has achieved both box office and word-of-mouth success, ranking among the top three Chinese-language films in the history of Hong Kong filmmaking, and now the sequel is striking while the iron is hot.
The film continues to tell the story between brothers. The second brother proposes to his "ex-sister-in-law" Monica, Zhuzhu and his third brother, who are in the "emotional moratorium", have a flash marriage. The man and woman who eat and drink are about to explore the other side of marriage...
It is worth mentioning that , the film has been scheduled to be released in the Mainland during the Lantern Festival, which is very in line with the joyful atmosphere of the festival.
However, the eldest brother Huang Zihua will be absent from the film. I wonder if it will affect the comedy effect of the film?
There is nothing that a hot pot meal cannot solve
Director: Ding Sheng
Screenwriter: Xiu Xiaonan/Ding Sheng/Wang Hang
Starring: Yang Mi/Yu Qian/Tian Yu/Yu Ailei/Li Jiuxiao
Type: Comedy/Suspense/Crime
Released Date: 2024-05-01 (Mainland China)
Film length: 128 minutes
was originally scheduled to be released this week, but was later rescheduled for May Day this year.
The film tells the story of four strangers who share stolen goods in a theater warehouse, but are accidentally involved in a murder case. Their identities gradually emerge as the hot pot rolls...
From the materials exposed so far, it can be seen that this is another A "werewolf-style" movie, there are plans within the plot, there are plots within the plot, and the identity of each character may be reversed to the extreme.
Audiences who love hot pot and watch suspense movies must pay attention.
White Snake: The Floating Life
Director: Chen Jianxi/Li Jiakai
Screenwriter: Wang Wei
Starring: Yang Tianxiang/Zhang Zhe/Tang Xiaoxi
Type: Comedy/Romance/Animation
Release Date: 2024-08-10 (Mainland China)
"White Snake: After "Origin" and "White Snake 2: The Rise of the Green Snake", it is the third work in the "New Legend" series of light-chasing animation.
The film tells that during the Southern Song Dynasty, Xiaobai found Xu Xian, the reincarnation of A Xuan, and started a marriage in this life. As one of the most well-known animation production companies in China,
has launched three series: "New Legend", "New God List" and "New Culture", and has successively launched many excellent works.
hopes that this new work can continue the success of last year's "30,000 Miles from Chang'an" and create good box office and word-of-mouth results.
Nezha: The Devil Boy is in the Sea
Director: Dumpling
Screenwriter: Dumpling
Type: Drama/Animation/Fantasy
Release date: To be determined
"Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes into the World", released in 2019, created a box office of 5 billion, It is also the highest-grossing domestic animated film to date.
is back with a sequel after 5 years, and it has already made people look forward to it even before it is released.
The film tells that after the natural disaster, although the souls of Nezha and Ao Bing were saved, their physical bodies disappeared. In order to rebuild their bodies, the two will embark on an unusual adventure.
In the domestic animation where Nezha gathers together, I hope that Nezha, who "I can't help it," can break out of the siege and continue his glory.
Legend
Director: Tang Jili
Screenwriter: Tang Jili
Starring: Jackie Chan/Zhang Yixing/Gulina Zha/Li Zhiting/Li Chen/more...
Type: Drama/Action/Fantasy/Adventure
Production Country/Region: China Mainland China / Hong Kong, China
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Release date: To be determined
After 18 years, the movie "Myth" has released a sequel.
is still directed by Tang Jili and stars Jackie Chan. This is also the 10th collaboration between the two. In terms of the story,
continues the fantasy, adventure and time-travel elements of the previous work. Audiences who like to watch such movies can pay attention.
After experiencing the Waterloo of last year's "The Spirit of Dragon and Horse", I hope Jackie Chan can restore his reputation with a new film this time.
In and out of peace
Director: Liu Jiangjiang
Screenwriter: Huang Liela
Starring: Xiao Yang/Ayunga/Gulinaza/Huang Xiaolei/Yang Enyou
Type: Drama/Family/Disaster
Release date: To be determined
"Life Events" "Director Liu Jiangjiang's new work, starring Xiao Yang, Ayunga, Guli Nazha and others.
The film is adapted from real events and tells the story of a death row prisoner who encountered an earthquake while being transported. In the face of natural disasters, he must make a choice to escape or save others, and the fate of everyone stands at a fork in the road...
In recent years, domestic films with realistic themes have repeatedly produced excellent works, and "Life Events" was one of last year's A dark horse at the box office.
now has a new work with realistic themes, let us look forward to its performance together.
Operation Red Sea 2: Operation Orca
Director: Lin Chaoxian
Screenwriter: Lin Chaoxian/Zhi Yaqing
Starring: Huang Xuan/Yu Shi/Du Jiang/Jiang Luxia
Type: Drama/Action
Production country/region: Mainland China
Released Date: To be determined
"Operation Red Sea", which was released during the Spring Festival in 2018, created the myth of a box office counterattack and won the box office championship that year. The sequel created by
after 6 years has been officially announced at Dragon TV's New Year's Eve party, which shows the confidence of the film crew.
The film is still directed by Lin Chaoxian and stars Huang Xuan, Yu Shi, Du Jiang, Jiang Luxia, etc. It tells the story after the end of the Ivia Civil War in the previous film.
It is reported that the scale of this new film will be larger than the previous one, and it will showcase the latest equipment of my country's navy, army and air force. It is bound to set off another exciting and fearless action feast.
Volunteer Army: Heroes Attack2
Director: Chen Kaige
Screenwriter: Zhang Ke
Starring: Zhu Yilong/Zhang Zifeng/Xin Baiqing/Wu Jing/Han Dongjun
Type: Drama/History/War
Release date: To be determined
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the main theme blockbuster " The second part of the "Volunteer Army" trilogy has been released.
The film tells the story of the third to fifth battles in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, among which the Cheorwon Blockade Battle will be the highlight of this sequel.
Zhu Yilong, who made a brief appearance in the first film, will have more roles in this film. Zhang Zifeng, Xin Baiqing, etc. will also continue to appear in the sequel. In addition, Wu Jing, Chen Feiyu, Guo Tao, Ou Hao and others will join the cast.
has such a star-studded lineup. Audiences who like to watch main theme videos should not miss it.
Mermaid2
Director: Stephen Chow
Screenwriter: He Miaoqi
Starring: Allen/Lin Yun
Genre: Comedy/Romance/Science Fiction/Fantasy/Adventure
Release date: To be determined
The mainland box office champion in 2016, "Mermaid" directed by Stephen Chow has launched a sequel do.
Starring Lin Yun and Allen, it will tell a more sci-fi story than its predecessor, and incorporate new elements such as space and five-dimensional space.
This film started filming in 2018 and ended that year, but there has been no new news.
Now another 6 years have passed. Whether this mysterious sequel is a mule or a horse, the cinema will find out.
mermaid
Director: Cheng Er
Screenwriter: Cheng Er
Starring: Wang Yibo / Wang Chuanjun
Type: Drama
Release date: TBD
After "Unknown", Cheng Er and Wang Yibo collaborate again.
Cheng Er described the film as a "super art film", which can be seen from the synopsis of the film:
The film mainly tells the story of young people isolated in Daxinganling, middle-aged men who perform as mermaids, and women studying art in Aomori, Japan. Stories about college students and others living in different worlds and overlapping lives... Let’s wait and see whether
is a surprise or a shock.
Wild Child
Director: Yin Ruoxin
Screenwriter: Xu Yizhou
Starring: Wang Junkai/Deng Jiajia/Chen Yongsheng/Pan Binlong/Guan Zixie
Type: Drama
Release date: To be determined
This is a movie adapted from real events, based on one of today's statements The program "Wandering Brothers".
The film is directed by "My Sister" director Yin Ruoxin and stars Wang Junkai. It tells a touching story of two homeless street children who met by chance.
is still a film that explores the relationship between individuals and families, and injects humanistic feelings that care about reality and systems.
hopes that this meaningful work with realistic themes can live up to the audience's expectations.
Little Me
Director: Yang Lina
Screenwriter: You Xiaoying
Starring: Yi Yang Qianxi/Lin Xiaojie/Jiang Qinqin/Zhou Yutong
Type: Drama
Release date: To be determined
The final work of the "Women's Trilogy", "Mom" ! "After the completion, director Yang Lina released his latest work.
In this new film, she focuses on the group of cerebral palsy patients and tells the story of Liu Chunhe, who suffers from cerebral palsy, bravely breaks through the shackles of his body and mind, fulfills his grandmother's dream stage, and strives to find the coordinates of his own life.
Yi Yang Qianxi once again played a minority group tortured by disease after "Send You a Little Red Flower", but this time the requirements for acting skills are higher.
If nothing else, it is another award-winning masterpiece.
I saw two identical clouds
Director: Yan Yizhi
Screenwriter: Yan Yizhi
Starring: Wang Yuan/Wen Qi/Wen Moyan/Yan Nan/Zhang Songwen
Type: Romance/Science Fiction
Release date: To be determined
You Have you ever imagined that the entire world is virtual and tried to find evidence?
The new film "I Saw Two Identical Clouds" starring Wang Yuan and Wen Qi, and starring Zhang Songwen and others, tells such a story.
From the previously exposed materials, it can be seen that the film has a strong sense of cyberpunk science fiction and romance, and is full of imagination.
is also a romance film configuration of a traffic niche + a young movie queen. I wonder if the success of "Young You" can be reproduced this time?
New Police Story2
Director: Nicholas Tse
Starring: Jackie Chan / Nicholas Tse / Charlene Choi
Type: Drama/Action/Crime
Release date: TBD
After 20 years, "New Police Story" has launched a sequel, with Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan and Charlene Choi returning Starring.
This is also Nicholas Tse's first film as a director, in memory of the late director Chen Musheng.
Hong Kong films have been in the cold in recent years. Even the "Memory Kill" lineup of Andy Lau + Tony Leung did not create much splash.
is now another classic IP restart, I wish it success.
Birds chirping
Director: Tian Zhuangzhuang
Screenwriter: Acheng
Starring: Zhang Yu/Zhou Qi/Li Wanda/Yue Xiaoke/Wu Yuheng
Type: Drama
Release date: To be determined
Following the 2009 "Wolf Disaster" directed , Tian Zhuangzhuang’s new work released after more than ten years.
The film is adapted from Acheng's novel "The Tree King". It is one of three novellas alongside "The King of Chess" and "The King of Children". The other two have been adapted into film and television works.
As early as more than ten years ago, Tian Zhuangzhuang had intended to shoot "The King of Trees", but there has been no news since the film was completed and submitted for review...
I sincerely hope that this painstaking work will be released on the big screen as soon as possible this year. screen.
Dunhuang Heroes
Director: Cao Dun
Screenwriter: Ma Boyong
Starring: Zhang Yu/Dou Xiao/Lv Liang/Cai Lu/Zhao Yunzhuo
Type: Action/History/Costume
Release date: To be determined
Cao Dun and Ma Boyong in "Chang'an Ten" After "Two Hours", they teamed up again to bring this costume historical blockbuster.
The film tells the story of how after the Anshi Rebellion, the army and people of Shazhou, led by the Han citizen Zhang Yichao, exhausted all efforts to fight against the separatist forces, and finally returned Shazhou to the Tang Dynasty.
In order to restore the true appearance of Dunhuang thousands of years ago, the creative team read a large number of ancient books and visited Dunhuang several times, striving to achieve the effect of accurate copying.
In the ultimate film industry aesthetics, it will surely present the hidden pain and passionate legend of this era in the complicated history of the Tang Dynasty.
Wild Times
Director: Bi Gan
Screenwriter: Bi Gan
Starring: Yi Yang Qianxi/Shu Qi
Type: Drama/Science Fiction/Suspense
Release date: To be determined
The combination of Bi Gan + Shu Qi + Yi Yang Qianxi is incredible Call it a fairy lineup.
The addition of various elements such as surreality, detective, science fiction and so on makes people full of expectations.
So far, the film has only exposed a very mysterious poster and introduction. It is already another work that has won awards at home and abroad.
is waiting for its early release to unveil its mystery together.
Boyhood
Director: Chen Kaige
Screenwriter: Shi Yifeng
Starring: Liu Haoran/Chen Feiyu/Zhang Xueying/Wen Qi/Zhao Xiaotang
Type: Drama
Release date: To be determined
Four young actors starring Liu Haoran, Chen Feiyu, Zhang Xueying and Wen Qi, It tells the youth story of a group of young people in the 1960s.
They are running on the road of life. Each character has a different personality, but they all have their own personalities, which makes people have endless reveries about their fate...
As one of the leaders of the fifth generation of directors, Chen Kaige has tried various types of films before. The filming of the film also left many classic masterpieces.
is involved in the field of youth films this time. I wonder if it will be recognized by the audience?
Entering into the category
Director: Xu Haofeng
Screenwriter: Xu Haofeng / Xu Junfeng
Starring: Chen Kun / Wu Lei / Fu Jing / Lin Lin / Han Peiying
Type: Drama / Action / Martial Arts
Release date: To be determined
In "The Back of the Knife" " While there is no news about many upcoming works such as "Poetic Eyes Tire the End of the World" and "Treasure Land at the Gate", Xu Haofeng's new film is finally here.
The film is adapted from Xu Haofeng's novel of the same name. The original work won the "Shanghai Literature" Novella Award. The film revolves around a pair of long-lost brothers during the Republic of China.
The title of the film "Enter the Type" means "doing things beautifully" in Beijing dialect. It is also Xu Haofeng's beautiful vision of "dedicating a beautiful movie to Chinese cinema".
I hope this well-written work will not become a stock again.
Under the Stranger
Director: Wu Ershan
Screenwriter: Wu Ershan/Wang Lili/Sun Jiayu
Starring: Hu Xianxu/Li Wanda/Naran/Ner Naqian/Feng Shaofeng
Type: Action/Romance/Fantasy
Release date: To be determined
The drama version of "Under the Stranger" aired last year has gained a good reputation, and this year the movie version of "Under the Stranger" will also appear on the big screen.
This new work is directed by Wu Ershan and stars Hu Xianxu, Li Wanda, Naran, Na Qian, Qiao Zhenyu, Feng Shaofeng, etc.
The film tells the story of Zhang Chulan, a college student who learned that his grandfather's grave was stolen. After returning to the village, he accidentally met his fake sister Feng Baobao. The two began an adventure to find out the truth about his grandfather's death.
As one of the representative works of conscientious Chinese comics, "Under One Person" is a classic in the hearts of countless viewers. I hope that Wu Ershan's new interpretation this time can bring new surprises.
The Unknown 2
Director: Rao Xiaozhi
Screenwriter: Rao Xiaozhi/Wang Lili
Starring: Andy Lau
Type: Drama/Comedy
Release date: To be determined
"The Unknown" released in 2018 became a low-cost dark horse of the year, and also made Ren Suxi, Zhang Yu and other actors are once again popular.
now welcomes a sequel after 6 years, but it tells a brand new story.
The movie tells the story of a small factory owner, Lao Wen, whose payment for goods was taken away by merchants from a certain country in South America and fled. He was determined not to do business with people there again. Unexpectedly, a mysterious order came from the same place again, creating a storm that spanned half the world. Coming soon...
is still focusing on the theme of little people. I look forward to Rao Xiaozhi and Andy Lau collaborating again after "The Crowd".
The Lion Boy2
Director: Sun Haipeng
Screenwriter: Sun Haipeng
Starring: Daxin/Daxiong/Guo Hao
Type: Comedy/Action/Animation
Release date: To be determined
Now the protagonist Ajuan is back again. In order to make money to treat his father's illness, he agreed to participate in the "Shanghai Fight Night" martial arts competition on behalf of the declining Chuanwu Boxing Gym, which also ushered in a new challenge.
focuses on the traditional culture of lion dance, passionate and inspiring stories of struggle, and carefully crafted and polished pictures...
Audiences who like to watch domestic animations can pay attention.
The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Greatest Hero
Director: Tsui Hark
Screenwriter: Tsui Hark
Starring: Xiao Zhan/Zhuang Dafei/Liang Jiahui
Type: Drama/Martial Arts/Costume
Release Date: To be determined
After a long absence from the world of martial arts Tsui Hark once again photographed Jin Yong's works.
Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Dafei lead the cast, playing Guo Jing and Huang Rong respectively. The original novel by
is the first in Jin Yong's martial arts series "The Condor Trilogy", and it is also the most widely circulated and most popular among readers.
2024 happens to be the 100th anniversary of Jin Yong’s birth. I wonder if this film will be recognized by everyone?
dog array
Director: Guan Hu
Screenwriter: Guan Hu/Grey
Starring: Peng Yuyan/Tong Liya/Jia Zhangke/Zhang Yi/Yuan Hong
Type: Drama
Release date: To be determined
Guan Hu, who has been away from the big screen for four years, finally takes the lead. Returning with new film. The movie
tells the story of a man who makes a living by transporting stray dogs. He accidentally develops feelings for a stray dog. His courage and bloodiness are awakened and he decides to save more stray dogs.
Starring Peng Yuyan, Tong Liya, Zhang Yi, Jia Zhangke and others, the material currently exposed is very Guan Hu's personal style.
Audiences who like Guan Hu, don’t miss it.
and above, here is a list of the most anticipated domestic films in 2024.
Due to various factors, the release dates of the undecided films mentioned in the article are subject to official announcements.
is also looking forward to more films that have not yet been listed and can meet the audience as soon as possible this year.
Which new domestic film in 2024 are you most looking forward to? Let’s chat together in the comment area~
