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Core Insights - The total box office for the May Day holiday period (May 1-5, 2025) reached over 740 million yuan, with "Dumpling Queen" leading the box office with over 190 million yuan [1][2] - "Dumpling Queen" achieved a box office share of over 25%, accumulating over 200 million yuan, while "The Hunting Game" and "Princess Mononoke" ranked second and third respectively [2][11] - The overall box office performance for the May Day period saw a significant decline compared to previous years, with only two films surpassing 100 million yuan in revenue [12] Film Performance - "Dumpling Queen," directed by Liu Weiqiang and starring Ma Li, was based on the true story of the late entrepreneur Zang Jianhe, known as the "Dumpling Queen," and resonated with audiences through its themes of female empowerment and social change [5][6] - "The Hunting Game," featuring actors Andy Lau and Oho Ou, grossed over 130 million yuan and explored the harsh realities of capital operations through the lens of ordinary people's experiences in the financial sector [6] - "Princess Mononoke," a 4K restored version of the classic animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, earned approximately 70 million yuan during the holiday period, marking its significant return to Chinese theaters [11] Market Trends - The May Day box office performance was notably weaker than in previous years, with a year-on-year decline of over 50% in total box office revenue, attributed to a lack of major blockbuster films [12] - Upcoming film releases for the Dragon Boat Festival and summer season include a diverse range of new and classic films, aiming to provide audiences with varied cinematic choices [13]