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"We're tired of Hollywood”: Why local films are breaking box office records across Asia

By 2026-04-24T13:22:00

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Source: Screen File

The widely spread pattern of recent hit titles across Asia might be seen as evidence the film industry in the region is adjusting and breathing again in the rarified, riskier atmosphere of 2026.

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