The total revenue of China’s science fiction industry in 2025 reached 126.1 billion yuan (approximately 18.05 billion USD), according to a report released by the China Research Institute for Science Popularization.
The revenue has exceeded 100 billion yuan for three consecutive years, marking steady progress toward high-quality development in the sector, the report said at the China Science Fiction Convention 2026 held in Beijing.
The report highlights five core sectors contributing to this growth: literature, films and TV shows, video games, derivative products, and themed tourism. These sectors collectively showcase the annual trends and future trajectory of China’s sci-fi market.Industry experts say that the continued expansion reflects growing audience interest and the increasing commercialization of science fiction, positioning China as a major player in global sci-fi entertainment
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