Core Viewpoint - Recent reports suggest that Huace Film and Television has internally announced the dissolution of its film department, but the company clarified that the film division still exists and will continue to operate with a more cautious approach in project selection and increased use of AI technology in film production [1] Group 1: Company Operations - Huace Film and Television's film and cinema business is expected to account for only a single-digit percentage of total revenue in 2024 [1] - The company's main business includes television production and distribution, television copyright distribution, and talent agency services [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - In the third quarter of 2025, Huace reported an operating revenue of 251 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 52.2% [2] - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the same period was 57.61 million yuan, down 39.4% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 12.39 million yuan, reflecting an 82.9% decrease [2] Group 3: Box Office Performance - In 2025, four major films invested by Huace did not meet market expectations, with the highest-grossing film, "Assassination of a Novelist 2," earning 388 million yuan, while others like "The Legend of Qin," "Wild Times," and "My Friend Andrew" grossed 291 million yuan, 19.1 million yuan, and 1.5784 million yuan respectively [1] - Although Huace participated in the investment of "Detective Chinatown 1900," which grossed approximately 2.354 billion yuan during the Spring Festival, the revenue contribution to the company was only about 2.29 million to 3.1 million yuan during that period [1]
华策影视回应解散电影部门:仍有电影事业部,将更谨慎投资电影项目