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Following a decline in the amount of monster movies created, Meng Qi, a director who is obsessed with the monster movie genre, becomes unsure about his persistence—he never expected that one day an actual monster would appear in front of him! In order to fulfill his dream, Meng Qi decides to cooperate with the demon girl Liya and help her shoot a demon themed movie. However, as the shooting progresses, Meng Qi discovers that things in the other world are closely related to him... (Source: Bilibili, translated)

In the future, three Chinese astronauts, on their way back to Earth, encountered a complicated situation and lost contact with the ground. At the moment of crisis, they received an electronic signal, and their destiny will be completely changed by a mysterious code hidden in this signal.

Wen Yuwen, a cute and naive high school girl, loves Chinese far more than math. She tentatively steps into billiard halls, clothing stores and hotels — places of the adult world. She also begins to confront growing pains: relationships with the opposite sex, studying abroad, and her father’s infidelity. Confused yet brave at times, she embarks on a stumbling adventure of youth.

The steady and wise Xu Wenxuan, the quietly demure yet fiercely rebellious Bai Ruoxue, and the duplicitous Haishi—three strangers who first cross paths in a digital realm. When their virtual encounters bleed into the real world, their lives become inextricably intertwined, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality in a complex tale of love, deception, and the masks people wear.

A 2026 Chinese xianxia historical romance adapted from the Japanese novel series Saiunkoku Monogatari. A young woman navigates the complex world of politics and romance in an ancient court setting.

A woman travels from southern China to Turin, Italy, to see her husband. But an unexpected departure leaves her to find herself again, and to find cinema.

In 2023, over 80,000 people went missing in Japan, with 30,000 dying alone. Ten percent remained unidentified, known as “muenbotoke” (buddhas without connections). Satsuki works part-time at an NGO near Ueno Park, indifferent to her job and the faces of those seeking help, until she stumbles upon the diary of a deceased homeless man. Toshi, a fellow drifter in the park, tells her that her encounter with the man’s ghost is no accident. Guided by the diary, they embark on a journey into the past to uncover the man’s identity, which is deeply intertwined with Ueno’s post-war history. Along the way, they meet those whose lives the ghost touched, each revealing a story of a man who willingly cut ties with his family. Satsuki’s dreams and memories lead her astray, uncovering a bitter truth. Her search for answers about the vanished finds resolution in Toshi, who waits for the third reincarnation of his late wife.

To save her family restaurant, returning chef Ting must rediscover the lost flavor of its signature dish. The true recipe, however, lies hidden in a memory she has long sealed away.

On a journey of self-discovery, Yu Wankong meets a kindred spirit, and together they travel to the Daliang Mountains, where they heal old wounds and bring hope to their hometown.

When her daughter gets arrested three days before her wedding, Dongmei has to go on a journey of inquiry.

Zuo Shouquan is the director of the morning paper in a north-eastern city. He has a daughter, Zuo Mingming, who lives with his ex-wife. The girl is neglecting her studies. She is not particularly interested in her education. Her father wants her to move and start working at his newspaper. Zuo Mingming won’t have it; she plays in a band and her only dream is to pursue a musical career in the south. Father versus daughter, north versus south – a deeply rooted conflict between different systems of values in a contemporary Chinese comedy.

Yuan Tai and Kunbu, two of the four great warriors of the Da Ge tribe, betrayed their country and surrendered. Yuan Tai led a coalition of the Xi Kui tribe and the Nan Li royal family to attack the Da Ge tribe. The Da Ge tribe's king committed suicide! * Cai Ba'er fled with a seven-holed sword and rescued a little boy raised by wolves in the mountains. Cai Ba'er named the boy Zu Che. After fifteen years of seclusion, Zu Che mastered excellent swordsmanship and restored the Da Ge kingdom.

Zhang Junrui and Cui Yingying fall passionately in love, but after he saves her family, Madame Cui breaks her pledge to wed them, leaving Yingying torn between desire and duty.

The film delves into the rich and profound emotional world of Cao Xueqin, one of China’s greatest literary masters, drawing on the most moving chapters of his life. Through an intimate portrayal of his relationships with three pivotal women—Fang Qing, He Xiang, and Yun Mei—the story reveals Cao Xueqin’s deep sensitivity, compassion, and breadth of spirit.

Rain is a young painter crippled with deep-seated violent tendencies who confronts his demons after an unexpected meeting with a therapist living one floor above him. The therapist conceals her own malignant vices behind smiles and warmth, and the two share secrets that neither is prepared for.

A major documentary paying tribute to the centenary of Chinese animation, the film presents, for the first time on the big screen, a panoramic view of the tumultuous and remarkable development of Chinese animation over the past century, through detailed historical materials, vivid narratives, and profound reflections. It takes audiences on a journey through time, reliving the childhood memories of several generations, and witnessing the extraordinary path of Chinese animation from its inception to its rise, from exploration to its glory.

A short about procrastination.

In the borderlands of farming and herding in northern China, a Mongolian horse awaits the fate of castration, while a 10-year-old boy, determined to protect it, must confront violence and cruelty beyond his understanding.

In a remote mining village plagued by nightly blackouts, Tia, a teenage girl, expresses herself through Michael Jackson’s dance moves on TikTok—her only outlet in a world defined by restriction. When Wynne, a city woman, becomes her stepmother, their lives begin to intertwine in unexpected and fragile ways.

Through the six major categories of Chinese tea, the film traces the historical origins of famous tea-producing regions and explores the lives of generations who have lived with and for tea. It celebrates craftsmanship, explores lesser-known tea-making techniques, and honors the wisdom, dedication, and philosophy of Chinese tea artisans — revealing a deep respect for nature and an unwavering commitment to cultural heritage.

Steelworker Nangong Cheng is dying from an infected wound when he encounters Zhuang, a stranger with a similar affliction seeking vengeance for his murdered wife. Cheng, a disciple of a traditional martial-healing sect, must use his final strength to help him.

Jia Zhangke, in collaboration with Seedance 2.0 a video generation model by Doubao, ponders about the future of cinema with his AI counterpart.

A secret archive documenting the earliest revolutionary work of the Chinese Communist Party—the "Central Archives"—was successfully protected through the resilience and sacrifices of its guardians (both Party members and non-members) amid the turmoil and bloodshed from 1931 to 1949.

This film is adapted from a true story set in the Tibetan-inhabited areas and centers on the emotional entanglements of urban art practitioners. It follows a suspicious-minded male protagonist who drifts apart from his girlfriend over conflicts surrounding their artistic careers, forcing him to put his marriage proposal on hold indefinitely. After the pair travels to the Tibetan regions together, their relationship crumbles completely, culminating in an unexpected ending.The production features numerous leading contemporary Chinese artists and inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from Tibetan areas, seamlessly merging avant-garde art with traditional indigenous culture. Through an intimate emotional narrative exploring the full spectrum of human nature, the movie draws on Eastern philosophical thinking to help viewers break free from worldly obsessions.

Inventors Yu Shu and Liang Lan create "The Hyper-Cortex," a groundbreaking artificial intelligence capable of recreating extinct ecosystems. But when their son falls critically ill, in desperation, Liang Lan partners with a mysterious investor, Mr. He, to build the lucrative "Mecha-Eden Park," while Yu Shu, a purist, flees with his son, believing their creation is too sacred to be put on display. Years later, as their son's time runs out, Yu Shu returns, handing over the final piece of the puzzle. The source code is stolen and corrupted, and the majestic creatures of mythology become machines of destruction. In the chaos, a broken family must find a way to reunite before the colossal monster, their creation, devours the world...

A phone call from his old friend Luo Zi shatters the peaceful life of Dacheng, a livestreamer. What exactly has his long-missing friend experienced? The search for Luo Zi is fraught with hardship, and Dacheng never imagined that Luo Zi had already become a key figure in a pyramid scheme. When AI becomes the hottest investment project for pyramid schemes, what challenges will humanity face?

In "Where the Sun Shines Bright", an 18-year-old boy facing the uncertainty of adulthood finds his own story reflected in the lives of four children in the same village – parallel journeys of left-behind childhood shaped by resilience and the fragile brightness of growing up.

The fantastical and magnificent city of Chang'an, a city woven with gears and mechanisms, is home to both humans and demons living side by side beneath its upturned eaves. Di Shao, a genius young man aspiring to become "Chang'an's Number One Detective," possesses exceptional crime-solving skills and a sharp tongue; while Asa, a rookie wolf demon constable, is formidable in martial arts yet kind-hearted. A bizarre murder case forces these two adversaries to team up, embarking on a hilarious and bickering detective journey. As clues point to the heart of the city, can this unreliable duo protect the joyful daily life of this fantastical city? And what earth-shattering secret lies hidden behind the bustling and prosperous Chang'an?

Song Hui secretly takes shelter in a haunted house, encountering a series of supernatural phenomena. As she uncovers the terrifying truth of the house, she embarks on a thrilling journey intertwined with trauma and protection.

Zhang Juzheng, a play written by Xiong Zhaozheng, winner of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, and co-directed by Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Rui, adopts an alternating dual narrative of reality and unreality to depict the inner journey of Zhang Juzheng, grand secretary of the Ming Dynasty, during his reforms. From the mortal world to the wider realm, from the rivers and lakes to the imperial court, dramatic conflict runs throughout the work, which, amid echoes of history, inquires into the fate and aspirations of the reformer.On stage, three dragon thrones of different sizes and eight red pillars form a freehand stage design. The cinematic theatre production uses distinctive narrative shots to capture the cast’s delicate and precise performances, fully amplifying the stage audio-visual effects and creating a beauty of oriental artistic conception.

This film selects intangible cultural heritage items such as porcelain carving, colored glaze (glass art), and Lu-style interior painting (inside-bottle painting), telling the stories of their origins, development, inheritance, and innovation, as well as the heartwarming stories behind the inheritors.

Huang Yan, a terminally ill crematorium worker, accidentally mixed up two sets of ashes during her work. When she confessed the truth, neither family wanted to swap them back. Only Yao Xue, the daughter of one of the deceased, believed Huang Yan. The two embarked on a wild and absurd journey to return the ashes, where they came to understand life anew and chose to live bravely in the face of death.