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The tensions between China and the United States could potentially impact Hollywood. According to MTKnews, China is considering a ban on American films as a countermeasure to the new U.S. tariffs.
If this goes forward, it would be a giant loss for the industry. China is one of the biggest markets for films outside the U.S., and studios depend on box office earnings from China. In 2024 alone, U.S. movies reportedly made over half a billion dollars there. A full ban could mean serious losses for major studios.
This is because the U.S. proposed new tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the pressure in a trade relationship. In response, Chinese officials are said to be weighing several options to push back, one of them being to block American films from entering their theaters altogether.
There’s no official word yet from Chinese authorities yet, but the idea is gaining traction in local media circles and online discussions. If it happens, the decision wouldn’t just be about movies; it would signal that entertainment and culture are now part of the larger trade fight between two of the world’s biggest economies.
Speaking of box office numbers, the Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 became a global phenomenon by earning over $2.145 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time and the fourth-highest-grossing film overall. Most of the revenue came from China. You can watch the trailer below.