Chinese Drama 'Dear You' Expands to Global Theatres
Originally published Jun 5, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 5, 2026
Key points
- 'Dear You' is a Teochew-dialect drama that became a major box office hit in China in 2026.
- The film will be released internationally starting June 18, with Damai Entertainment handling the theatrical distribution.
- Directed by Lan Hongchun, the movie follows Xiaowei, a young boy's journey within his family.
- Damai Entertainment, formerly Alibaba Pictures, is managing the global rollout of the film.
- The international release highlights the growing global interest in regional Chinese cinema.
'Dear You,' a Teochew-dialect family drama that became a major box office success in China in 2026, is set to debut internationally on June 18. Damai Entertainment, previously known as Alibaba Pictures, will manage the film's global theatrical distribution. Directed by Lan Hongchun, the film centers on Xiaowei, a young boy navigating family dynamics. The movie's international rollout marks a significant step in its global recognition and reflects growing interest in regional Chinese cinema. Damai Entertainment's involvement underscores the film's commercial and cultural potential beyond its domestic success.
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