The racing comedy “Pegasus 3” dominated the Chinese box office over the weekend of March 6-8, earning RMB 168.9 million ($23.8 million) in its third weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
The film, produced by PMF Pictures, has grossed $578.7 million since its release. Directed by Han Han and starring Shen Teng, the story follows Zhang Qi, a veteran racer, who leads an underdog national team to compete in the International Mucheng 100 Rally.
Martial arts blockbuster “Blaze of the Guardians” took second place over the weekend, earning $11.4 million for a total of $180.4 million. Produced by Peace Film Production, the film is an adaptation of the popular manga directed by Yuen Woo-ping and features an all-star cast including Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, and Jet Li. The story centers on mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter tasked with escorting a mysterious fugitive across the dangerous western desert to the capital city of Chang’an.
In third place was director Zhang Yimou’s spy thriller “Scare Out,” which added $9.4 million for a total of $174.4 million. The film, produced by Damai Entertainment, stars Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong as elite agents in the national security forces. The plot follows their high-stakes race to identify and capture a spy who has leaked classified information.
Animated classic “Boonie Bears: The Hidden Protector” follows in fourth place with $4.9 million, bringing its total to $143.1 million. The twelfth feature in the series, produced by Fantawild Animation, sees Briar, Bramble, and Vic embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest. After encountering a magical creature known as “Nian,” the trio must work together to protect it and the forest’s sacred balance from greedy entrepreneurs who seek to exploit its mystical energy.
Rounding out the top five was the comedy-drama “The Night King,” which earned $3 million for a total of $25.8 million. Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a deserted Hostess nightclub in East Tsim Sha Tsui. Starring Dayo Wong and Sammy Cheng, the story follows a stubborn business owner and his vicious ex-wife who must work together to save their business from a hostile takeover.
Overall weekend box office revenue in mainland China reached $58.2 million, but year-to-date revenue in 2026 was $1.52 billion, a 53.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
