China box office forecast for dialect film 'Dear You' tops 1 billion yuan, becoming a 2026 surprise hit.
A low-budget Chaoshan-dialect film featuring a first-time cast has continued its word-of-mouth surge in China, with box office forecasts now topping 1 billion yuan. The film, 'Dear You,' opened on April 30 and has become one of China's biggest cinematic surprises of 2026.
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