Anticipation level by demographic

Source: Maoyan Graphic: GT

Source: Maoyan and Box Office Mojo Graphics: GT

Forecast for 2020 National Day box office

Experts: Wang Shu: Data analyst from China's ticketing platform Beacon; Shi Wenxue:Film critic based in Beijing; Xiao Fuqiu: Film critic based in Shanghai

Opinion: "Going to movies will be the main form of entertainment during the National Day holiday due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."

"China is allowing theaters to operate up to 75 percent of normal capacity, up from the previous 50 percent."

"Film discount coupons are on offer through various apps."

"The box office of 2020's National Day could account for 40 percent of the entire year's box office due to COVID-19." 

"The Chinese mainland box office is very likely to surpass North America to top the 2020 global box office due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic." 

"The Chinese mainland box office is highly likely to exceed $2 billion in 2020."