China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Remains in Pole Position

Variety

by Naman Ramachandran

March 2, 2026

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"**China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Dominates Again in Weekend Box Office Race** The racing comedy *Pegasus 3* continued its strong performance at the China box office, retaining the top spot during the Feb. 27–March 1 weekend. The film earned RMB351.3 million ($49.5 million) in its second weekend of release, bringing its cumulative total to $529.6 million since its debut. Produced by PMF Pictures, *Pegasus 3* follows veteran racer Zhang Chi as he leads an underdog national team through the high-stakes Muchen 100 Rally. This latest installment has solidified its position as a box office hit, further cementing the franchise's popularity in China’s film market. In second place, martial arts epic *Blades of the Guardians* took in $20.3 million over the weekend, pushing its total to $158.2 million. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, and Jet Li, the film is an adaptation of a popular manhua that follows mercenary Dao Ma on a perilous journey across the Western Regions. Meanwhile, Zhang Yimou’s espionage thriller *Scare Out* secured third place with $14.5 million, bringing its cumulative total to $155.4 million. Produced by Damai Entertainment and starring Jackson Yee and Zhu Yilong, the film centers on a high-stakes counterintelligence operation. The animated film *Boonie Bears: The Hidden Protector* rounded out fourth place with $13.5 million, contributing to its cumulative total of $132.1 million. Produced by Fantawild Animation, this 12th installment in the franchise sees the trio of heroes protecting a magical creature from exploitation. Lastly, comedy-drama *Night King* earned $4.8 million for a total of $19.7 million, bringing its story of a struggling hostess nightclub to life. Overall, China’s box office saw weekend grosses reach $107.9 million, with year-to-date revenue standing at $1.41 billion—a 55.

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Originally published on Variety on 3/2/2026