Changjiang Securities·2025-12-20 07:24Core Insights - The media industry is driven by content, leading to a market evolution from "policy recovery" to "expected fundamental improvement" and then to "performance realization and valuation enhancement" [3][6] - The report is optimistic about two segments: gaming and film, highlighting the potential for long-term operations and competition against major players to reshape gaming valuations, and the recovery of the film sector post-policy changes [3][6] Gaming Sector - The gaming sector is expected to see sustained performance growth driven by new game releases in 2025, with a focus on long-term operations and a shift from "chasing hits" to "nurturing evergreen" titles [7][18] - The gaming industry's valuation is recovering, with the current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio around 27x, indicating a return to a reasonable range after a period of low valuations [18][22] - The introduction of AI in gaming is anticipated to enhance user engagement and extend gameplay duration, contributing to long-term growth [7][28] Film Sector - The film industry is poised for recovery following the implementation of the "21 Regulations" by the broadcasting authority, which is expected to revitalize content production and performance realization starting in the second half of 2026 [8][18] - Current film sector performance is compared to the gaming sector in 2022, suggesting a similar trajectory of recovery and growth potential [8][18] AI Applications - The commercialization of AI applications is accelerating, with expectations for a significant turning point in 2026, particularly in AI comic and advertising sectors [9][18] - AI comic production is seen as advantageous due to rapid content iteration and cost control, with companies like Kuaishou positioned to benefit [9][18] - The AI+ advertising model has been successfully implemented globally, with major players like Tencent and Bilibili expected to replicate this success domestically [9][18]