China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts

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China's box-office leader "Dear You" pulled in $17 million over the June 5, 7 weekend, extending its dominance with a cumulative total of $238.5 million. The low-budget family drama, directed by Lan Hongchun and starring Li Sitong and Wang Yantong, continues to prove its staying power against new releases. "Masters of the Universe" debuted during the same period but failed to dethrone the cultural juggernaut that has captivated Chinese audiences since its release.