6 International Movies Hitting Chinese Cinemas This November

Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights

November 1

The world’s most beloved flying reindeer is back!

In this third installment of The Flight Before Christmas series, little Niko faces his biggest challenge yet—Santa’s sleigh has gone missing.

Without it, Christmas may be canceled entirely.

Niko teams up with his new friend Stella and dives into a frosty world of shimmering northern lights, icy oceans, and snowy magic.

This time around, everything is visually enhanced—textures more lifelike, environments more immersive—making it a treat for kids and adults alike.

Predator: Badlands

November 7

The Predator franchise returns for a seventh film—and this one flips the whole formula.

For the first time ever, the story unfolds on the Predator’s home planet, and the Predator isn’t the villain—he’s the hero.

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Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who helmed the widely praised Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers , the new chapter even features a fully developed Predator language (à la Avatar's Na’vi).

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And it doesn’t stop there—his partner? A synthetic human named Thia, created by the infamous Weyland-Yutani Corporation.

Yes, Alien fans, you read that right—this movie once again connects the Alien and Predator universes (and a bit more subtly 2004's Alien vs. Predator ), promising one of the wildest sci-fi crossovers in years.

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: The Movie

November 7

Kyoto Animation, or 'KyoAni' to its fans, finally brings Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid to the big screen.

With its signature mix of heart, humor, and adorable chaos, the film explores themes of family, identity, and growing up—with a special focus on Kanna and the choice between blood ties and found love.

Magical battles clash with mundane routines, as the line between fantasy and everyday life blurs in the best way possible.

Presented in original Japanese audio with Chinese subtitles.

Hard Days

November 8

A deadly accident, a cover-up, and two men locked in a desperate game of cat and mouse.

Hard Days is the Japanese remake of the 2014 Korean thriller of the same name, directed by Michihito Fujii and starring Ryoko Hirosue and Go Ayano.

When Detective Kudo ( Ryoko Hirosue ) tries to hide a hit-and-run, he gets tangled in a twisted web spun by public prosecutor Yazaki ( Go Ayano )—and things spiral out of control.

The story explodes with every twist, while still staying grounded in themes of guilt, redemption, and moral collapse.

Presented in Japanese with Chinese subtitles.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

November 14

After nine long years, Now You See Me 3 is finally here—and it’s full of tricks.

This series made waves in 2013 with its flashy blend of magic and heists, then doubled down in 2016 by adding Jay Chou and smashing box office records.

The third film brings back the original cast for a fresh new con, new illusions, and even hints of Eastern magic techniques woven in.

Word is, this third entry also includes nods to traditional Chinese performance magic, giving audiences here a little extra reason to be charmed.

Slick, fast-paced, and built to dazzle, it’s a stylish crowd-pleaser designed to win over both old fans and new.

Zootopia 2

November 26

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are back!

In Zootopia 2, the iconic bunny-fox duo dive into another mystery—this time involving reptiles, with a wrongly accused snake at the center of it all.

And yes, Disney is going all-in on this sequel—not just with storytelling, but with major character additions and a full upgrade of the Zootopia world.

With the Shanghai Disney Zootopia expansion already a hit, this release feels perfectly timed.

Available in both English and Chinese audio... check listings carefully!

Important Reminder

Non-English films will be screened in their original languages (some dubbed) with Chinese subtitles only—be sure to check the language version before booking your tickets.

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