New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” took the top spot at the mainland China box office during the Oct. 2–4 weekend, grossing RMB208.9 million ($31.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway.

Following its Oct. 1 release to launch the Golden Week holiday corridor, the feature, also known as “Sherlock of China,” has amassed $41.8 million. Directed by Chen Sicheng (“Detective Chinatown”) and co-written with Ji Zhang, the production stars Zhang Yi alongside Li Ma, Li Xuejian, Karry Wang, Fan Chengcheng, and Chen Feiyu. Spanning multiple decades, the period procedural follows a legendary detective who, alongside his dedicated team, cracks complex criminal cases while chronicling the evolving apparatus of China’s public security forces.

Beijing Joy Fun Pictures’ comedy “Mr. & Mrs. Pardon” debuted in second place, pulling in $17.3 million over the weekend frame to lift its cumulative total to $24.5 million since rolling out on Oct. 1. Directed by Shen Chunyang and written by Ma Duo, the satirical family feature stars real-life comedic couple Shen Chunyang and Xiao Shenyang alongside Jia Bing and Yu Yang. The storyline centers on a long-married middle-aged couple grappling with domestic monotony and an escalating marital crisis, whose routine existence descends into slapstick chaos following an unexpected body-swap event.

Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took third position in its eighth weekend, adding $4.4 million to lift its cumulative haul to a massive $349.9 million since its Aug. 11 rollout. Directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Aarif Rahman, and Omar Sherif, the enduring summer hit tracks a Chinese chef whose overseas restaurant in a fictional Middle Eastern city becomes a vital civilian refuge following the outbreak of armed conflict.

Pearl Studio’s animated fantasy comedy “All Wishes Come True!” placed fourth in its 12th weekend, collecting $4.3 million. Directed by Mu Zhengyang, the release crossed the RMB2 billion milestone with a cume of $302.2 million since its July 18 premiere.

Rounding out the top five, CMC Pictures’ crime action thriller sequel “Go for Broke 2” debuted with $4.2 million across its two-day opening frame. Including preview screenings since launching on Oct. 3, the title has accumulated $4.2 million. Written and directed by Marc Ma (“Go for Broke”), the gritty revenge actioner stars Isabella Leong, Wen Junhui (of K-pop boy band Seventeen), and martial arts icon Sammo Hung in a story following a bereaved mother who aligns with another grieving parent to track down a ruthless criminal syndicate responsible for victimizing children.

Mainland China’s overall weekend box office reached $74.1 million as theatrical activity accelerated for the National Day holiday. Year-to-date box office revenue stands at $4.52 billion, down 29.7% compared to the same period in 2025.