
Aug 24, 2026
✦Variety
'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' Stays on Top
Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” held the No. 1 position at the mainland China box office during the Aug. 21–23 weekend. The film took in $43.9 million, bringing its total to $232.2 million since it started its nationwide run on Aug. 11.