China's economy is on shaky ground - but its movie industry is hitting historic box office records

• China's economy hasn't seen the post-pandemic rebound as many expected, but its film industry is running strong.
• From June to September, Chinese consumers spent $3.2 billion at the box office, a record high for that stretch.
• Meanwhile, China's economy faces weak growth, a shaky property sector, and declining trade.

China's economy has yet to enjoy the post-pandemic rebound many had anticipated, but its movie industry has thrived nonetheless.