Most film concept stocks saw gains. As of writing, DAMAI ENT (01060) rose 4.44% to HK$0.94; CHINA STAR ENT (00326) increased 4.42% to HK$2.6; MAOYAN ENT (01896) was up 1.93% to HK$6.86. On the news front, data from Lighthouse Professional shows that as of December 28, the total box office for the 2025 holiday season (November 28 to December 31) has surpassed the RMB 5 billion mark. Notably, the imported animated film "Zootopia 2" is on the verge of breaking the RMB 4 billion barrier, firmly securing its position as the holiday season's box office champion and setting several new historical records for imported films in the Chinese movie market. Industry insiders noted that the film market has consistently exhibited a winner-take-all pattern in recent years, with the Matthew Effect being particularly pronounced in 2025. It is reported that over 70 Chinese and foreign films are scheduled for a concentrated release during the 2026 holiday season, featuring a large number of titles and a rich variety of genres, including history, suspense, documentary, fantasy, and public welfare themes. China Merchants Securities pointed out that the strong box office performance during the holiday season, coupled with a substantial pipeline of high-quality films set for the upcoming Spring Festival season, makes the film and cinema sector one to watch.
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