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news Scmp World 2026-04-08

Hong Kong Cinema Box Office Doubles During Easter Break

Box office takings in Hong Kong during the Easter break more than doubled year-on-year, reaching HK$25.93 million. This performance occurred despite a significant net outflow of residents.


Cinema box office takings in Hong Kong over the first four days of the Easter break more than doubled year on year, reaching HK$25.93 million (US$3.31 million) compared with HK$12.75 million over the same period in 2025, despite a holiday exodus. According to the Immigration Department, residents made around 2.13 million outbound and 1.81 million inbound trips between Good Friday and Monday, resulting in a net outflow of 319,173. For the five-day break to Tuesday, Hongkongers made 2.56 million.....

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