United States tariffs on China could have a major ripple effect on Hollywood.

After all, China has the biggest box office market besides the U.S. itself.

Disney is most likely more concerned about another major franchise it owns the rights to:Avatar.

Spider-Man on a blue background

Just three years ago,Dominionraked in $157.6 from that market, which could be evaporated forRebirththis July.

Will China Really Ban U.S. Movies?

Once upon a time, China was Hollywood studios' target international market.

Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* featuring Yelena Belova, Winter Soldier, and the Red Guardian

Those days are long gone, with China increasingly favoring homegrown titles and limiting foreign releases.

Still, blockbusters like2024’sGodzilla x Kong: The New Empirepulled in $132 million in China.

These numbers remain crucial for studios hoping to turn modest domestic success into global profit.

Kong in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

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