Resident Evil Holds Top Spot as John Wick Re-Releases

Constantin Film and Sony Pictures' horror reboot 'Resident Evil' maintained its position at the top of the box office in mainland China, earning $4.3 million during the Oct. 30–Nov. 1 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway data.

Since its release on Oct. 5 during the Golden Week holiday, the video game adaptation has grossed a total of $71.3 million.

New Classics Pictures' crime drama 'Traces of Justice' secured second place, generating $3.9 million in its fifth weekend. The film, directed by Chen Sicheng, has accumulated $98.5 million since its Oct. 1 release.

Lionsgate's action thriller 'John Wick' re-entered the market in third place, earning $2.3 million over its three-day weekend. The film, which was previously rejected in China due to its violent content, is now making its re-release after a 12-year gap.

Beijing Joy Fun Pictures' family comedy 'Mr. & Mrs. Pardon' moved to fourth place, with $2 million in weekend earnings, raising its total gross to $59 million.

Dirty Monkeys' war comedy-drama 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' rounded out the top five, earning $900,000 in its twelfth weekend of release, with a cumulative total of $356.9 million since its Aug. 11 debut.

Mainland China's overall weekend box office slid to $18.2 million, reflecting a quiet post-holiday period. The 2026 year-to-date box office reached $4.73 billion, down 29.0% compared to the same period in 2025.