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Core Insights - The National Day holiday box office performance was significantly disappointing, with a total of only 1.678 billion yuan, slightly better than 2016 but lacking any films surpassing 500 million yuan in revenue [4][6][21]. - The film "The Volunteer Army: Blood and Peace" led the box office with 413.3 million yuan, but its total expected revenue has dropped from around 900 million yuan to approximately 600 million yuan [6][21]. - The unexpected success of "731," which grossed over 300 million yuan, highlights a disconnect between filmmakers and audience preferences, as it became the second highest-grossing film of the holiday despite being released earlier [17][20]. Box Office Performance - The total box office for the National Day holiday was 1.678 billion yuan, with 10 new films released, of which only 4 crossed the 100 million yuan mark [4][21]. - "The Volunteer Army: Blood and Peace" accounted for 24.6% of the box office, while "731" captured 19.2% [5]. - The average ticket price during this period was 36.7 yuan, with a total of 45.658 million tickets sold across 3.618 million screenings [5]. Audience Insights - The audience's lack of interest in the films released during the holiday was evident, with many expressing that there was "not a single film worth watching" [7][17]. - "731" attracted a significant audience from lower-tier cities, contributing 22.2% of its box office from these regions, indicating a shift in viewer demographics [20]. - The film "The Proof of Bi Zhengming," despite good reviews, struggled with low attendance due to limited screenings and a lack of mainstream appeal [14][21]. Film Quality and Reception - Several films, including "The Assassination of Novelists 2" and "The Proof of Bi Zhengming," received poor audience ratings, with scores around 6.4 and 6.2, which did not justify a trip to the cinema [15][21]. - "The Assassination of Novelists 2" failed to meet audience expectations, with its visual effects and script being criticized compared to previous successful films [15][21]. - "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain" was noted for its artistic style but ultimately did not resonate with audiences, leading to disappointing box office results [11][21]. Future Outlook - The upcoming months are expected to be more promising with the release of major films like "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar 3," which could potentially boost the annual box office to over 50 billion yuan [22]. - The total annual box office has already surpassed last year's figure, reaching 43.7 billion yuan, indicating a potential recovery in the film industry [21][22].