Several blockbuster sequels cast a spell on theater audiences in 2025, and you won't be surprised to learn that the top 15 money-making films of the year include Zootopia 2, Jurassic World: Rebirth, ...

This year’s biggest blockbuster (so far) isn’t from Marvel, Pixar or James Cameron. In fact, most Americans aren’t even familiar with the box office juggernaut — because it’s barely playing in the ...

China’s theatrical market posted an impressive comeback in 2025, with animation fueling the territory’s cinematic resurgence. Total box-office revenue rose roughly 22% year over year to approximately ...

Two-point-two billion dollars. That’s the final worldwide theatrical gross for Ne Zha II (now streaming on HBO Max), the Chinese animated film that suddenly found itself on lists adjacent to Avatar, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Most movie lovers will agree that horror was the best genre in 2025 but the world of animation was also very good. We were treated to fresh releases from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Sony ...

Seminars at Hong Kong Filmart look to tap into growing IP opportunities as Chinese theatrical records continue to fall. By Mathew Scott It’s been 25 years since a gutsy little pig from Hong Kong ...

As delegates from China's film industry gathered in Bangkok for this year's CineAsia (Dec. 8-11), they carried with them something that had been in short supply the past few years: momentum. A ...

The China Film Pavilion took center stage at CineAsia this week, underscoring a revived market driven by animated blockbusters and new international partnerships. By Mathew Scott As delegates from ...