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The Chinese film industry is thriving independently from Hollywood, producing massive hits like the Wolf Warrior series and historical epics that gross hundreds of millions of dollars domestically — often outperforming American blockbusters. Recent figures show Chinese films bringing in around $882 million, indicating that China is increasingly self-sufficient and less reliant on imported Hollywood films.
The pandemic accelerated this trend, as many Hollywood productions stalled out and local Chinese productions filled the gap. Countries like India and Japan also continue to produce blockbuster films without much reliance on Western cinema, further eroding Hollywood’s previously dominant global influence.