CFC(SH:600977) Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2026-01-04 16:41Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that the 2026 New Year's film box office reached 739 million yuan, with "Zootopia 2" leading the box office at 219 million yuan, while the average ticket price decreased for three consecutive years [1][2] - The New Year's holiday in 2026 lasted three days, resulting in a year-on-year box office increase of 141.7% compared to 2025, but a 52% decrease compared to 2024, with ticket sales dropping from 36.69 million in 2024 to 18.64 million [1] - Government initiatives, such as movie consumption vouchers totaling 170 million yuan in Hunan and a planned investment of at least 1 billion yuan in viewing subsidies, have contributed to lowering the actual payment costs for audiences, which is a major factor in the decline of ticket prices [1] Group 2 - The lack of high-quality new films capable of breaking through in the 2026 New Year's period is identified as a core reason for the box office performance, with most new releases failing to exceed 100 million yuan [2] - The trend in the 2025 film market indicates that mid-tier films are struggling to succeed, as audiences prefer high-investment works or adaptations of major IPs, leading to a stagnation in box office for smaller budget films [2] - The investment costs for mid-tier films are expected to decrease further in 2026, potentially accelerating the adoption of AI in film production, which could address issues of long creation cycles and high production costs, though audience acceptance remains uncertain [2]