CFC(SH:600977) Zheng Quan Ri Bao Zhi Sheng·2025-11-05 08:36Core Insights - The A-share market's film and cinema sector experienced a short-term surge, with China Film (600977) hitting the daily limit, and significant buying interest noted [1] - China Film announced its involvement in the domestic distribution of imported films "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Zootopia 2," with promotional activities for "Zootopia 2" already underway [1][2] - The company has around 80 projects in development, including 40 original projects, with several films slated for release by 2026 [1] Company Developments - China Film's current projects include titles such as "The Nameless: Meaning Extraordinary," "The Place of Arms," and animated films like "The First Part of the Three Kingdoms: The Battle for Luoyang" and "Water Margin 1: The Snowy Mountain God Temple" [1] - The company showcased new films at the 28th National Film Promotion Conference, with 14 domestic films and 25 imported films in its lineup [1] Market Outlook - Despite a temporary market cooling post-National Day, industry experts believe that sequels like "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" will help revive market enthusiasm [2] - "Zootopia," which grossed over 1.5 billion yuan in China in 2016, is expected to perform well, with a high anticipation index of 112.9 thousand for its upcoming release [2] - The previous "Avatar" films also performed strongly in China, each grossing over 1.7 billion yuan [2]