Core Insights - The significance of the May Day holiday box office in 2025 is highlighted, as it aims to continue the record-breaking momentum from the Spring Festival box office of 9.51 billion [1] - The May Day box office is crucial for setting the tone for the market in the second half of the year, with 11 films participating in the competition [1] Film Performance - The film "Water Dumpling Queen" has surpassed 100 million in cumulative box office and has a pre-sale box office of over 12 million, with a predicted total box office of 401 million [1] - "Hunting Gold Game" has a predicted box office of 195 million, while "Thunder Strike Team," the only Hollywood film in the first tier, has a lower audience anticipation [1] - The second tier includes films like "The Vast Horizon is My Love" and "Ghost Princess," while the third tier consists of titles such as "Big Wind Kill" and "Unique" [1] Market Dynamics - The May Day box office is influenced by external factors, including policies encouraging cinema attendance, with over 1 billion in viewing subsidies expected [1] - There are uncertainties regarding the May Day box office, such as the absence of major commercial films and competition from Spring Festival films with extended release keys [1] - Despite some skepticism about the May Day box office, pre-sale data suggests that it is premature to draw conclusions [1] Future Outlook - The future film market has several anticipated releases, including "Stitch," "Lychee of Chang'an," and "731," indicating ongoing opportunities for growth [1]