(Yicai) Feb.19 -- China's 2026 Spring Festival box office, including presales, topped CNY2 billion (USD290 million) by yesterday afternoon, four days into the nine-day holiday, according to industry data.

China's Spring Festival holiday period, which began on Feb.15, is one of the most important periods in the world's second-largest film market.

A diverse lineup of films has debuted during this year's holiday movie season, including comedy, action, animation, and science fiction, offering audiences a rich and varied cinematic feast.