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Moreover, international markets have shifted dramatically. A decade ago, blockbuster films like Man of Steel earned hundreds of millions in China; now, the Chinese box office yields are a fraction of that, often around $50 million for Western titles considered hits. For instance, Fallen Kingdom grossed over $261 million in China in 2018, whereas Jurassic World Rebirth managed only around $80 million in 2025—a stark decline due to changing tastes, market restrictions, and geopolitical factors.